Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Remote work flexibility

Training opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24, a leading cloud consulting firm, is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect for a fully remote role based in South Africa. Design scalable, secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP and drive client migration strategies.

Ideal candidates have strong IT infrastructure knowledge, experience with containers and IaC, and relevant cloud certifications. The role offers flexible remote work and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or similar role.
• Hands-on with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, security, compute, storage and databases.
• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient with IaC tools and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect cloud-native solutions per client requirements.
• Develop roadmaps for cloud adoption and migration.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud services and best practices.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and cost-optimized architectures.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Cloud networking

Security

IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation)

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD/DevOps

Architectural design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading cloud consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join their growing team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions for a diverse range of clients. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, along with a strong understanding of modern IT infrastructure, networking, and security principles. You will work closely with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into robust cloud architectures. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your technical expertise to solve complex problems and drive digital transformation initiatives. We are looking for a highly motivated and self-directed individual who can lead architectural design, provide technical guidance, and ensure the successful adoption of cloud technologies. Join us to shape the future of cloud computing for businesses across various industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect cloud-native solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP based on client requirements.
• Develop technical roadmaps and strategies for cloud adoption and migration.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud infrastructure, services, and best practices.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-optimized.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to implement and manage cloud environments.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate cloud services and technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and proposals.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Present architectural designs and technical recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, compute, storage, and database services.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and architectural design skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging client projects.
• Flexible remote working environment.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and training.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Be part of a leading cloud consulting team.