About the position
A South African-based, cloud-first technology company specializing in voice, connectivity, and IT solutions for businesses, is seeking a Solutions Architect who will be responsible for defining the technical vision, designing scalable systems, and leading the architectural practice to ensure solutions align with customer requirements and industry standards.
Responsibilities:
- Solution Engineering: Design, document, and oversee the implementation of end-to-end technical solutions (including diagrams and technical specs).
- Integration: Lead the integration of new solutions with existing client systems and applications.
- Presales & Discovery: Conduct client workshops to gather requirements and translate business needs into robust technical architectures.
- Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices and ensure all designs comply with industry regulations.
- Technical Guidance: Provide expert oversight during the implementation phase to resolve technical challenges and ensure smooth transitions.
- Operational Readiness: Partner with Support and Product teams to document best practices, share knowledge, and improve troubleshooting processes.
- Strategic Input: Advise on product development based on market trends, emerging technologies, and client feedback.
- Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong ties with key customers, vendors, and internal leadership.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and communicate project risks or technical issues to relevant stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Degree in IT, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering.
- Experience: 5+ years of proven experience as a Solution Architect (mandatory).
- Domain Knowledge: Professional proficiency in Networking, Telecommunications, Cloud, Security, and VoIP.
- Certifications: Recent vendor certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet) are highly regarded.
- Dynamic Architecting: Ability to design solutions in real-time and adapt to shifting requirements.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to "read the room" and present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on feasibility analysis and infrastructure design.
- Organizational Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)
IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [Email Address Removed].com
Desired Skills:
- Solutions Architect
- Solutions Architect
- Solutions Architect
