Solutions Architect Africa 09182025

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Overview:



Job Title:

Solutions Architect

Job Type:

Full-time contractor

Workplace:

Remote

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Compensation:

USD $3,000 - $7,000/month



About HireHawk:



At Hirehawk, we connect top global talent with high-performing U.S. companies. Our focus is on finding exceptional professionals who bring both expertise and drive to every role. We're passionate about helping candidates grow their careers while supporting our clients with reliable, remote-ready talent that makes an impact from day one.



About the Job:



We are hiring a Solutions Architect to lead a small team of AI Engineers while staying hands-on with design and execution. This role blends technical leadership with systems delivery, making it ideal for someone who thrives on solution architecture, enforcing engineering standards, and aligning a team toward achieving business goals efficiently and effectively through clear technical goal setting and execution. You will design orchestrated workflows, build integrations across SaaS platforms, and establish observability practices to ensure quality and reliability.



Requirements:



Core Responsibilities:



Lead and align AI Engineers to deliver scalable, schema-first automation and AI workflows Design and implement multi-agent AI workflows integrating LLMs with structured tools Own architecture for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, databases, and observability systems Guide solution ideation, prioritization, and execution of automation projects Establish coding standards, conduct reviews, and enforce quality across deliverables Implement error handling, audit logging, and SLA monitoring for orchestrated workflows Translate business requirements into actionable technical designs and roadmaps Stay hands-on by prototyping and shipping production-ready solutions Document architectures, standards, and runbooks for consistency and reusability Mentor and coach engineers, building collaboration and accountability

Must-Haves for the Role:



7+ years of professional engineering experience with at least 2+ years in a leadership role Proven success designing and shipping multi-agent LLM workflows (CrewAI, LangChain, AutoGen) Hands-on expertise with orchestration tools (n8n, Zapier, Make) including error handling and retries Strong API integration skills across SaaS platforms (Zoho, Slack, Deel, Workable, etc.) Experience implementing RAG pipelines to improve factual accuracy and reliability Proficiency in schema-first engineering (Pydantic, JSON Schema, or equivalent) Skilled in database and storage management (Postgres, Cloudflare R2, or comparable systems) Familiarity with observability frameworks (Phoenix, LangSmith, or Arize) Excellent written and verbal English communication, including documentation

Nice-to-Haves for the Role:



Background in solution architecture for automation, recruiting, or RevOps workflows Familiarity with Chrome Extensions, PixieBrix mods, or HITL interface tools (ToolJet, Appsmith) Knowledge of dbt or analytics tools for data transformation and dashboarding Security best practices: secret rotation, redact-before-persist, and least-privilege policies Production deployment experience with Docker, GitHub Actions, or CI/CD pipelines

Alternate Role Titles:



Head of AI & Solutions Architecture Head of Engineering Engineering Manager - AI & Automation Solutions Architect Manager (AI + Systems) Principal Solutions Architect (Automation) Technical Lead (AI + Systems) AI Solutions Engineer Automation Architect (n8n/Zoho/Slack) Platform Engineer Lead (AI + APIs) LLM Systems Architect Senior Integration Engineer (RevOps)

Benefits:



Compensation & Benefits:



USD $3k - $7k/month (DOE) Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace with instant discounts on 150+ services Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday (no credit checks or fees) On-time, in-currency pay

What Happens After You Apply?:



Instant AI interview link (~20 min)

After submission, and if selected, we'll immediately send you a link to be interviewed with our AI recruiter. This required step allows us to learn more about you and what makes you a top candidate.

Interview with a HireHawk Recruiter

Our recruiters will assess your interview. If you're a potential fit, we'll coordinate a live interview with you.



The AI interview is mandatory, and those who finish ASAP are more likely to be hired.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1523605
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned