Enterprise Solutions Architect – Platform Success

Enterprise Solutions Architect – Platform Success Seequent, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Enterprise Solutions Architect to join our dynamic team. This is a critical role that will shape the future of our customer solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of enterprise architecture, a proven track record of designing complex integrations, and a passion for leveraging technology to solve real‑world business problems. You will serve as a key technical leader, working closely with sales, product management, engineering, and professional services to translate customer needs into actionable architectural designs. You will be instrumental in demonstrating the value of our new platform and building compelling, end‑to‑end solutions that showcase the power of our integrated ecosystem. You will be at the forefront of helping our customers integrate our diverse suite of software products into their existing technology ecosystems. You will play a crucial role in leveraging our new platform, which facilitates connectivity through APIs to build powerful workflows and connect with third‑party, including on‑premises, software. You’ll act as a key liaison, translating complex customer needs into clear, actionable technical solutions. This requires not only deep technical expertise but also exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Job Summary As a strategic Enterprise Solutions Architect, you will design complex, enterprise‑level solutions that integrate our new integration platform, existing product suite, and third‑party technologies. You will translate high‑level business requirements into detailed technical architectures, develop solution blueprints, and guide implementation plans while ensuring compliance with corporate governance and data policies. Duties and Responsibilities Solution Design & Strategy: Lead the architectural design and development of complex, enterprise‑level solutions leveraging our new integration platform, existing product suite, and third‑party technologies. Translate high‑level business requirements and customer challenges into detailed technical architectures, including data flow diagrams, system integrations, and infrastructure requirements. Develop and maintain solution blueprints, reference architectures, and best practices for our integrated solutions. Develop detailed implementation plans that align with the customer's corporate governance, data policies, IT security protocols, and data residency regulations. Customer & Pre‑Sales Engagement: Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers and prospects during the pre‑sales process. Conduct deep‑dive technical discovery sessions to understand customer environments, pain points, and business goals. Create and deliver compelling technical presentations and demonstrations that highlight the value of our integrated solutions. Collaborate with the sales team to develop and present solution proposals and statements of work (SOWs). Cross‑Functional Leadership: Partner with product management and engineering to provide feedback from the field, influencing the product roadmap for both the platform and our core products. Work with professional services to ensure a smooth transition from pre‑sales to implementation, providing guidance and support as needed. Mentor and guide junior architects, technical consultants, and other team members on architectural principles and solution design. Industry & Technology Expertise: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in enterprise architecture, SaaS, and API‑led integration. Provide thought leadership internally and externally through white papers, blog posts, and conference presentations. External Responsibilities: Serve as the primary technical expert for customers, demonstrating a deep understanding of our software products and how they can be used to solve real‑world problems. Conduct technical discovery sessions with a diverse group of customer stakeholders to gather detailed requirements and understand their strategic goals. Design and present tailored solution architectures that leverage our platform's APIs and potential third‑party integrations, ensuring alignment with the customer's technical environment and business objectives. Develop comprehensive implementation plans that address customer security, governance, and data residency policies, providing clear roadmaps for successful project delivery. Build and maintain strong relationships with customer IT personnel, data managers, developers, and executives to foster trust and ensure long‑term partnership success. Stay current with industry trends and competitor solutions to provide innovative and effective recommendations to customers. Internal Responsibilities: Collaborate with the sales and