Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical, dental, and retirement plans

Hybrid work environment

Professional growth & certifications

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to guide cloud adoption and strategy. You will design and oversee scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions across platforms, translating complex requirements into innovative architectures.

The role requires collaboration with business leaders and engineering teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate has deep cloud fundamentals, architectural best practices, and a proven track record delivering robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years IT architecture experience with at least 4 years in cloud solutions.
• Proven design/implementation experience on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native tech, microservices, containers, and serverless.
• Strong security, networking, and data management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end cloud solutions aligned with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership to development and operations teams.
• Evaluate and select cloud services and patterns to meet requirements.
• Create architecture diagrams, design specs, and implementation plans.
• Optimize for performance, scalability, security, and cost.
• Stay current with cloud tech trends and strategic adoption.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Communication

Security best practices

Cloud strategy

Kubernetes

Serverless

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and technically adept Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to guide their cloud adoption and strategy in East London . This role is essential for designing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions across various platforms. You will collaborate closely with business leaders and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into innovative cloud architectures. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud computing principles, architectural best practices, and a proven ability to deliver robust, enterprise-grade solutions. Join a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of technological innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services, technologies, and patterns to meet project requirements.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and implementation plans.
• Optimize cloud solutions for performance, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, recommending strategic adoption where appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 4 years focused on cloud solutions.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of cloud-native technologies, microservices, containerization (Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Expertise in cloud security best practices, networking, and data management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work environment offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, certifications, and leadership development.
• Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and problem-solving in East London .
• Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and strategic projects.