AWS Cloud Solutions Architect - Hybrid, Growth & Certifications

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance

AWS certification support

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect with deep AWS expertise to design scalable, secure cloud architectures aligned with business goals.

You will guide technical strategy, collaborate with engineering teams, and drive cloud adoption using Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker and Kubernetes, with a strong focus on cost efficiency and security. Hybrid work model offered with opportunities for AWS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in CS/Engineering.
• 5+ years of cloud computing experience with strong AWS focus.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with IaC tools and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong networking, security, and database concepts in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure AWS cloud solutions.
• Develop and maintain IaC for cloud infrastructure using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Provide guidance and best practices to development and operations teams.
• Evaluate new AWS services to improve performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into cloud architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Skills

AWS Architecture

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud Security

Networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect with deep AWS expertise to design scalable, secure cloud architectures aligned with business goals.

You will guide technical strategy, collaborate with engineering teams, and drive cloud adoption using Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker and Kubernetes, with a strong focus on cost efficiency and security. Hybrid work model offered with opportunities for AWS certification.