Principal Cloud Solutions Architect - Remote

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier compensation package with a 주

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Professional development budget forCon

Fully remote work environment with a 홈

Company-provided high-performance HPC

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Strong emphasis on work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a high-impact Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design of scalable, secure cloud estates. The role is remote-first, allowing you to operate across South Africa with autonomy and strategic influence.

You will drive architecture across cloud platforms, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and operations to deliver cutting-edge cloud initiatives. A senior candidate with deep expertise and certifications is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT architecture experience focusing on cloud technologies.
• Experience designing and deploying large-scale, complex solutions on multiple cloud platforms.
• Advanced cloud certifications are mandatory (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, available cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop cloud strategy, roadmaps, and best practices aligned with business goals.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of complex cloud-native apps and services.
• Define and enforce cloud security policies, governance, and compliance.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost, performance, and reliability.
• Mentor and guide cloud engineers and other technical staff.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and ops teams for successful delivery.
• Evaluate new cloud technologies to enhance capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infra issues.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Kubernetes

Serverless

DevOps

IaC

CI/CD

Cloud security

Networking

Identity management

Data solutions

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

PhD is a plus

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge SaaS provider, is actively seeking a highly experienced and visionary Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to join their world-class engineering team. This is a fully remote, remote-first position, offering the ultimate flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be at the forefront of designing and implementing the next generation of cloud-based solutions that power our innovative products. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for building highly scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures. As a remote-first organization, we foster a culture of trust, autonomy, and asynchronous collaboration, ensuring that all team members can thrive regardless of their location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect highly scalable, available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop cloud strategy, roadmaps, and architectural best practices that align with business objectives.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of complex cloud-native applications and services.
• Define and enforce cloud security policies, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency, performance, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and guide cloud engineers and other technical staff.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and operations teams to ensure successful delivery of cloud initiatives.
• Evaluate and integrate new cloud technologies and services to enhance capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and application issues.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; PhD is a plus.
• 12+ years of experience in IT architecture and infrastructure, with a strong focus on cloud technologies.
• Extensive experience designing and deploying large-scale, complex solutions on multiple cloud platforms.
• Deep expertise in microservices, containerization (Kubernetes), serverless computing, and DevOps practices.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD automation.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security, networking, identity management, and data solutions.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Relevant advanced cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are mandatory.

Benefits

• Top-tier compensation package with significant bonus potential.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Generous professional development budget for conferences, training, and certifications.
• Fully remote work environment with a home office stipend.
• Company-provided high-performance computing equipment.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being.