Senior solutions architect, Soweto

Team Leadership

Stands in for and supports the role of the VP of Implementation Architecture in the VP's absence, with full decision-making authority over architecture matters. Serve as the primary first-level escalation point for technical and architectural issues raised by Solutions Architects. Provide regular input to the VP on team performance, workload, and emerging skills gaps. Contribute to the recruitment and onboarding of new Solutions Architects.Mentoring and Team Development

Act as the primary technical mentor for all Solutions Architects within the team. Conduct structured technical reviews of SA work product, providing clear, constructive, developmental feedback. Support the VP in identifying team-wide skills gaps and contributing to targeted development plans. Actively share knowledge through internal workshops, pair sessions, and documentation. Champion a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement within the architecture team.Architectural Standards and Governance

Create, refine, and document architectural standards and implementation methodologies under the governance of the VP. Conduct formal architecture reviews of SA work product before escalation to the VP. Ensure all Solutions Architects apply approved standards, principles, and client's configuration principles consistently. Identify inefficiencies in solutions and define methods to mitigate risk and reduce long-term technical debt. Contribute architectural input to the company's product roadmap and standards evolution.Complex and Strategic Client Implementations

Own the architecture delivery for most complex, high-risk, or strategically significant client implementations. Lead and chair client technical requirements workshops and discovery sessions. Produce comprehensive project-documented outputs including solution designs, implementation plans, and estimated project plans. Translate client requirements into precise technical capabilities and functions within the company's platform. Sign off technical specifications, job cards, project plans, implementation plans, and change request forms.Pre-Sales Support

Lead the architecture input for pre-sales engagements on complex or high-value opportunities. Define bespoke solution architectures for prospective clients during the sales process. Produce and present proof-of-concept solutions and demonstrations for key prospects. Provide accurate and defensible estimates for complex solution scopes.Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent Employment Industry: Technology Companies Work space preference: Hybrid (Home&Onsite) Ideal work province: Gauteng Ideal work city: Johannesburg Salary bracket: R 80000 - 100000 Drivers License: CODE B (Car) Own car needed: Yes

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