Strategic IT Architect: Enterprise & Cloud Transformation

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Platinion seeks experienced IT Architects to help clients anticipate tomorrow's digital world and unlock enterprise potential. You will define IT master plans and shape architecture strategies that align technology with business goals.

In this senior role you’ll partner with CIOs and executives, translate ambitions into blueprints, and guide cloud strategies, digital transformation, and long‑term resilience across industries.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years in technology consulting, enterprise architecture, or large-scale transformation programs.
• Proven experience engaging with C-level stakeholders, contributing to strategic decision-making, and supporting long-term roadmaps.
• Strong expertise in data architecture, solution architecture, cloud-native architecture, or enterprise integration.
• Hands-on with modern cloud platforms; relevant certifications such as Azure, AWS, GCP, or Salesforce are a strong advantage.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define IT master plans and shape enterprise-wide architecture strategies that bridge technology and business objectives.
• Influence strategic decisions at the highest level and translate business ambition into actionable architecture blueprints.
• Ensure long-term resilience, scalability, and innovation across diverse industries.
• Provide guidance on complex challenges like large-scale digital transformation and cloud strategies.
• Act as a strategic advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and other C-level leaders on technology investments and roadmaps.

Skills

C-level engagement

Enterprise architecture

Cloud architecture

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Master's degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Salesforce

Job description

BCG Platinion seeks experienced IT Architects to help clients anticipate tomorrow's digital world and unlock enterprise potential. You will define IT master plans and shape architecture strategies that align technology with business goals.

In this senior role you’ll partner with CIOs and executives, translate ambitions into blueprints, and guide cloud strategies, digital transformation, and long‑term resilience across industries.