Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect

Placements24; Graafwater; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical aid & retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative and dynamic work culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect in Paarl, Western Cape, to design and oversee enterprise-wide solutions. You will work with clients across industries, translating business needs into scalable architectures and cloud-enabled strategies.

You will lead, mentor, and ensure successful delivery of transformative projects in a dynamic consulting environment. The role requires a strategic mindset, 10+ years in IT, strong cloud expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP), and excellent

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience with a focus on enterprise architecture and solution design.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex, large-scale enterprise solutions.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Deep understanding of architectural styles (microservices, SOA) and patterns.
• Excellent knowledge of application development, data management, and infrastructure technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience mentoring technical teams.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-level solutions across domains (applications, data, infrastructure).
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into technical strategies.
• Develop architectural blueprints, standards, and guidelines for enterprise solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions considering scalability, security, performance, and cost.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycle from initiation to deployment.
• Conduct architectural reviews ensuring alignment with EA principles and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
• Mentor junior architects and technical team members.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution design

Leadership

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Microservices

SOA

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading consultancy firm, is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect to join their prestigious team based in **Paarl, Western Cape**. This role is integral to designing and overseeing the implementation of complex enterprise-wide solutions that align with client business strategies. You will work closely with clients across various industries, understanding their unique challenges and translating them into robust, scalable, and secure technological architectures. This position requires a strategic mindset, exceptional problem-solving capabilities, and a deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, cloud technologies, and business processes. As a Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior architects, and ensure the successful delivery of transformative solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects within the vibrant **Paarl** region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect comprehensive enterprise-level solutions across various domains (applications, data, infrastructure).
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into technical strategies.
• Develop architectural blueprints, standards, and guidelines for enterprise solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions, considering factors like scalability, security, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation to deployment.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies associated with proposed solutions.
• Mentor and coach junior architects and technical team members.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Ensure seamless integration between different systems and platforms.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with a significant focus on enterprise architecture and solution design.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex, large-scale enterprise solutions.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Deep understanding of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, SOA) and patterns.
• Excellent knowledge of application development, data management, and infrastructure technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience mentoring technical teams.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients.
• Experience working in a client-facing consulting role is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging and exciting projects.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.