Senior Solutions Architect - Cloud, Data & AI (Remote)

Placements24

Johannesburg

Hybrid

ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Health insurance

Flexible remote work policy

Professional development & certifi c c

401k or equivalent retirement savings

Global collaboration opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect for a fully remote, globally distributed team. You will design and deliver transformative architectures across cloud, data, AI, and application modernization, guiding clients from concept to delivery.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong communication, and proven leadership with senior stakeholders; advanced certifications are advantageous. You will mentor teams, develop reusable patterns, and stay ahead of tech trends.

Qualifications

Over 10 years of progressive experience in technology consulting and solution architecture.
Expertise designing and implementing large-scale solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Strong communication and leadership with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of complex, end-to-end technology solutions.
Collaborate with clients, account teams, and technical specialists to define requirements and strategies.
Develop detailed architectural blueprints with specifications, diagrams, and proposals.
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and align with industry best practices.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams throughout the lifecycle.
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
Present solutions to senior client stakeholders and technical audiences.
Contribute to reusable architectural assets and best practices.