Overview
Enterprise Solutions Architect – Platform Success — Seequent, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
We help organisations understand the underground to enable better decision making. Seequent builds world‑leading technology for Earth sciences, supporting sustainable resource development, infrastructure, energy, and environmental impact reduction.
Job Summary : We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Enterprise Solutions Architect to join our team. This role shapes the future of customer solutions, translating customer needs into actionable architectural designs and delivering end‑to‑end solutions that showcase the power of our integrated ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architectural design and development of complex, enterprise‑level solutions leveraging our integration platform, existing product suite, and third‑party technologies.
- Translate business requirements and customer challenges into detailed technical architectures, including data flows, system integrations, and infrastructure requirements.
- Develop and maintain solution blueprints, reference architectures, and best practices for integrated solutions.
- Develop detailed implementation plans aligned with customer governance, data policies, IT security protocols, and data residency regulations.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor during the pre‑sales process; conduct deep‑dive technical discovery sessions to understand environments, pain points, and goals.
- Create and deliver technical presentations and demonstrations that highlight the value of integrated solutions.
- Collaborate with the sales team to develop solution proposals and statements of work (SOWs).
Cross‑Functional Leadership
Partner with product management and engineering to provide field feedback and influence the product roadmap for the platform and core products.Work with professional services to ensure a smooth transition from pre‑sales to implementation, providing guidance as needed.Mentor and guide junior architects and technical consultants 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 and demonstrate deep understanding of Seequent software products to solve real‑world problems.Conduct technical discovery sessions with diverse stakeholders to gather requirements and understand strategic goals.Design and present tailored solution architectures leveraging our platform APIs and potential third‑party integrations, ensuring alignment with customer environments and objectives.Develop comprehensive implementation plans addressing security, governance, and data residency policies with clear roadmaps for delivery.Build and maintain strong relationships with customer IT personnel, data managers, developers, and executives to foster trust and long‑term partnerships.Stay current with industry trends and competitor solutions to provide innovative recommendations.Internal Responsibilities
Collaborate with sales and account management to provide technical guidance throughout the sales cycle.Communicate customer feedback to product management to influence roadmaps and future development.Work with marketing to develop technical content, case studies, and presentations highlighting successful customer solutions.Act as a bridge between customer‑facing teams and product teams to ensure cohesive product development and support.Advocate for customer needs within the organization.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.10+ years in enterprise software with at least 5 years in a Solutions Architect or similar role.Proven experience delivering complex, multi‑system integrations for large enterprise clients.Deep expertise in enterprise architecture patterns (microservices, event‑driven, SOA).Strong understanding of API design (REST, GraphQL) and integration platforms (e.g., Mulesoft, Boomi, TIBCO) or similar.Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and security protocols (OAuth, SAML, JWT).Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to articulate complex concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.Willingness and ability to travel as required to meet customers and attend industry events.Working conditions
Travel to various locations and events is required; expected travel is approximately 30% of time, primarily to visit customers in person where required.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We champion inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. If you require accommodation during recruitment, please contact Talent Acquisition. We are committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.
Benefits
We offer benefits that vary by location. Please contact Talent Acquisition for details.
How to Apply
If this role excites you, please apply with a covering letter and CV.
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