Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect
Listed on 2026-10-19
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, IT Consultant
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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