Senior Solutions Architect, Digital Transformation (Remote)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 2,964,000 - 3,952,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Remote-first culture

Professional development budget

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect - Digital Transformation for a fully remote role. You will design and guide end-to-end enterprise solutions, leveraging cloud, AI/ML, IoT, and blockchain concepts to modernize client digital landscapes and unlock new opportunities.

You will lead architecture across projects, mentor other architects, and communicate complex strategies to executives while collaborating with stakeholders globally to deliver high-impact transformations from

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in solution architecture or senior technical roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in digital transformation programs including cloud adoption and data strategy.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), microservices, APIs, and containers.

Responsibilities

• Design and articulate scalable, enterprise-level solutions for digital transformation.
• Lead architectural design for complex cross-functional projects.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to understand requirements and propose technology solutions.
• Provide strategic technical guidance on AI/ML, Big Data, IoT, and emerging technologies.
• Develop architectural blueprints, standards, and governance for digital initiatives.
• Mentor other architects and technical leads; foster collaboration.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and PoCs for new solutions.
• Ensure adherence to architectural principles and quality standards.
• Communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences, including executives.

Skills

Enterprise architecture leadership

Solution architecture

Cloud adoption

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Strategic thinking

AI/ML

Big Data

IoT

Governance & standards

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

APIs

Microservices

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect - Digital Transformation for a fully remote role. You will design and guide end-to-end enterprise solutions, leveraging cloud, AI/ML, IoT, and blockchain concepts to modernize client digital landscapes and unlock new opportunities.

You will lead architecture across projects, mentor other architects, and communicate complex strategies to executives while collaborating with stakeholders globally to deliver high-impact transformations from