Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect - Hybrid & Cloud

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical benefits

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect in Polokwane to design and implement technology solutions that align with business objectives. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, guiding cross-functional teams to create scalable, secure architectures.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in IT, 5+ years in architecture, and deep knowledge of IT domains, cloud platforms, and TOGAF, coupled with strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years IT experience with at least 5 years in a solutions architect or enterprise architecture role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex enterprise-level solutions.
• Strong understanding of IT domains including infrastructure, applications, data, and security.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Familiarity with architectural frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and document enterprise-level solutions that align with business strategies and IT standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and define solution architectures.
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to project teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Develop architectural blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies within proposed solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Facilitate architectural reviews and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the enterprise architecture roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

TOGAF

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect in Polokwane to design and implement technology solutions that align with business objectives. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, guiding cross-functional teams to create scalable, secure architectures.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in IT, 5+ years in architecture, and deep knowledge of IT domains, cloud platforms, and TOGAF, coupled with strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.