Solution Architect

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT005550/Ally

Date posted:

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Solution Architect – Intelligent Document Processing ðð Are you passionate about designing intelligent automation solutions that transform how organisations process information? A forward thinking technology team is looking for a Solution Architect specialising in Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) to lead the design and delivery of enterprise scale document automation platforms.

POSITION INFO:
About the Role:
In this role, you will architect and deliver end-to-end IDP solutions that automate how organisations capture, classify, extract, and validate data from critical documents. This opportunity will initially be offered as a contractor position with the intention to transition into a permanent role within 3–6 months. The working model is flexible (onsite / hybrid / remote) and can be discussed depending on project requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Design and architect end-to-end IDP solutions for automated capture, classification, extraction, and validation.
Implement OCR and document understanding technologies, including Azure AI Document Intelligence, ABBYY, Hyperscience, Tungsten, INFRRD, and Square 9.
Build scalable document processing pipelines for multiple document types, such as invoices, contracts, forms, medical records, claims, and legal documentation.
Architect intelligent workflows with human-in-the-loop validation and exception management.
Design APIs and integration layers connecting IDP platforms with enterprise systems, such as ERP, CRM, ECM, and RPA platforms.
Create architecture diagrams, data flow models, and technical specifications for enterprise implementations.

What You Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology (advantageous).
3+ years’ experience as a Solution Architect focusing on document automation or document processing platforms.
Hands-on experience implementing IDP solutions across enterprise environments.
Deep understanding of OCR, document classification, field extraction, and validation logic.
Experience integrating document processing solutions with enterprise systems via REST APIs and workflow integrations.

Bonus Skills That Will Set You Apart:

Experience with leading IDP platforms such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and ABBYY
Vantage, Tungsten TotalAgility, Rossum, or Hyperscience.
Knowledge of AI, NLP, and computer vision technologies applied to document processing
Experience with cloud platforms, containerization, and scalable architecture patterns

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Full Stack, Backend & Senior Engineering Roles
Python, Java, PHP & .NET Development
DevOps, Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering
Data Engineering, Analytics & Architecture
Product, Platform & Enterprise Technology Roles

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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