Solution Architect

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT005639/Rein

Date posted:

Friday, March 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

50000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Solution Architect with strong expertise in IDP to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale document automation solutions.

You will take ownership of designing and implementing end-to-end document processing solutions, leveraging cutting-edge OCR, AI, and automation technologies. You will play a key role in driving digital transformation and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across multiple industries.

Johannesburg (Woodmead)
Contract (3–6 months) with potential to go permanent

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Delivery

Architect end-to-end solutions for document capture, classification, extraction, and validation
Design document processing pipelines across various document types (invoices, contracts, forms, medical records, etc.)
Implement OCR and document understanding technologies
Optimise processing accuracy, throughput, and cost-efficiency

Platform Implementation & Integration

Lead implementation and configuration of leading IDP platforms
Integrate solutions with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, ECM, RPA, workflow tools)
Design APIs and data integration layers
Establish document intake channels (email, API, scanning, mobile capture)

Architecture & Technical Leadership

Design scalable, secure, and resilient architectures (cloud and on-premise)
Develop architecture diagrams, data flows, and technical specifications
Conduct POCs and feasibility assessments
Ensure compliance with data security and regulatory standards

Executive Engagement & Proposal Development

Deliver high-impact presentations to C-suite and senior stakeholders
Translate technical concepts into clear business value and ROI
Lead solution workshops and discovery sessions
Develop compelling technical proposals, RFx responses, and business cases

Collaboration & Innovation

Mentor technical teams and provide architectural guidance
Collaborate with RPA and development teams
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in document automation

Requirements:

Experience

3+ years’ experience as a Solution Architect within document processing / automation
3+ years’ hands-on experience implementing IDP solutions
Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions
Strong track record engaging with executive stakeholders

Technical Expertise

Experience with at least two major IDP platforms (e.g., UiPath, ABBYY, Hyperscience, Automation Anywhere, Tungsten)
Deep understanding of OCR, ICR, and document processing technologies
Strong experience with document classification, extraction, and validation workflows
Integration experience with enterprise systems and APIs
Knowledge of cloud platforms, scalability, and modern architecture patterns

Additional Skills

Programming experience (Python, Java, or similar advantageous)
Understanding of AI/ML, NLP, and computer vision in document processing
Familiarity with security, compliance, and data privacy standards

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For more information, contact:
Reinie Du Preez
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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