About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to lead the design, modernization, and delivery of complex enterprise systems across cloud, application, and data domains. In this role, you will assess existing architectures, define future-state blueprints, guide engineering teams, and ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with industry-leading standards. This position is ideal for technology leaders who are passionate about cloud-native architecture, microservices, API strategy, DevSecOps, event-driven systems, platform engineering, and driving technical excellence across multiple teams. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technical Strategy Assess current systems, architectures, and integrations to identify gaps and opportunities for modernization. Design and document end-to-end architectures spanning cloud, application, data, and security layers. Develop reference architectures, integration patterns, and best-practice guidelines for engineering teams. Lead cloud architecture decisions across AWS/Azure/GCP, including networking, security, identity, compute, containers, and serverless. Drive architectural governance, solution reviews, dependency mapping, and technical risk mitigation. Define API, microservices, and event-driven communication patterns (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, messaging). Delivery, Engineering Excellence & Modernization Guide teams through cloud migration, legacy decomposition, and modernization initiatives. Support the implementation of microservices, containers (ECS/Kubernetes), serverless (Lambda), streaming platforms (Kafka/Kinesis), and data pipelines. Promote DevSecOps practices, CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation/CDK), and observability standards. Champion resilient architecture principles: scalability, redundancy, security, performance optimization, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with engineers to ensure architecture translates into high-quality, production-ready implementations. Collaboration, Leadership & Mentorship Work closely with product owners, engineering leads, business stakeholders, and security teams to align technology with strategic goals. Mentor and coach engineers, contributing to capability uplift and architectural maturity across teams. Facilitate architectural workshops, design sessions, and cross-team technical alignment. Communicate complex technical strategies in a clear, business-aligned manner. Requirements & Qualifications Must-Have Skills 10–12 years’ experience in software engineering, solution architecture, or technical leadership roles. Strong expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud services (compute, networking, RDS/Aurora, IAM, VPC, serverless, container orchestration). Proven experience designing and implementing microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures. Hands-on proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK) and CI/CD tooling. Solid understanding of domain-driven design (DDD), API-first strategy, integration patterns, and security fundamentals. Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL), data streaming, caching technologies, and high-volume transaction systems. Familiarity with observability best practices (CloudWatch, ELK, OpenTelemetry, X-Ray, Grafana). Strong analytical skills, system-level thinking, and ability to influence senior technical stakeholders. Highly Desirable Skills Experience leading modernization of legacy/monolithic systems into cloud-native architectures. Exposure to Kubernetes, service meshes, and platform engineering. Knowledge of performance optimization, fault tolerance, and enterprise-grade resilience patterns. Experience with AI/ML integration or architecting systems to support AI-readiness (optional). Education: Bachelor’s degree, higher certificate, or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience also considered. Additional Information Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of renewal) Salary: Negotiable Location Options: Johannesburg / Cape Town / Remote Eligibility: Must be located in South Africa or hold a valid South African work permit

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.