Johannesburg: Solution Architect

We are seeking a Solutions Architect to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. The Solutions Architect plays a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing technology solutions that align with business objectives and drive digital transformation. What you’ll do: Solution Architecture & Design Design and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance industrial solutions using IS3 AVEVA SELECT’s product portfolio (e.g., AVEVA PI System, AVEVA System Platform, AVEVA E3D, AVEVA MES, AVEVA Predictive Analytics, etc). Define best practices, integration strategies, and solution roadmaps to support customer digital transformation initiatives. Develop technical blueprints, architecture diagrams, and design documents to ensure seamless deployment and implementation. Ensure solutions align with industry standards, cybersecurity best practices, and enterprise IT/OT integration requirements. Pre-Sales & Customer Engagement Act as a technical advisor and trusted consultant for customers, understanding their business challenges and recommending AVEVA solutions. Support pre-sales activities by delivering technical presentations, solution demonstrations, Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs), and technical workshops. Engage with C-level executives, IT, and OT stakeholders to drive solution adoption and strategy alignment. Implementation & Deployment Support Guide implementation teams through solution deployment, configuration, and integration with existing enterprise systems. Provide technical leadership during solution rollout, ensuring performance, scalability, and security requirements are met. Support data migration, API integrations, and cloud/hybrid infrastructure setup for AVEVA solutions. Industry & Technology Expertise Stay updated on AVEVA evolving product portfolio, industry trends, and emerging technologies such as Industrial IoT (IIoT), Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Advanced Analytics, CONNECT etc. Provide feedback to product management on customer needs, product improvements, and feature enhancements. Develop whitepapers, best practices, and case studies to support solution adoption and knowledge sharing. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Work closely with sales, product management, engineering, and customer success teams or technical account management to deliver end-to-end solutions. Support partner ecosystems in deploying AVEVA solutions efficiently. Represent IS 3 AVEVA SELECT at conferences, industry forums, and customer events as a subject matter expert (SME). Your Expertise: Diploma in Engineering or Computer Science 7 years’ experience BSc/BTech in Engineering or Computer Science, with min 5 years’ experience with proven track record. Deep understanding of AVEVA software portfolio, including AVEVA PI System, AVEVA Unified Operations Center, AVEVA E3D, AVEVA Insight, AVEVA Predictive Analytics, AVEVA Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and CONNECT etc. Experience in industrial automation, SCADA, IIoT, and operational technology (OT) environments. Strong expertise in IT/OT integration, cloud computing (Azure, AWS), and enterprise architectures. Familiarity with databases (SQL, AVEVA Historian), APIs, and programming/scripting (Python, C#, JavaScript). Ability to work with C-level executives and technical teams to drive digital transformation initiatives Qualifications: Diploma in Engineering or Computer Science BSc/BTech in Engineering or Computer Science, with min 5 years’ experience with proven track record.