Azure Cloud Architect - Hybrid, Enterprise-Scale Leadership

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development budget and IT

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to lead Azure-focused engagements for enterprise clients. You will design, implement, and manage scalable cloud environments, translating business needs into robust technical designs while guiding delivery teams.

You will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure security, performance, and compliance, and mentor junior architects on cloud best practices and new Azure services.

Qualifications

• 8+ years IT infrastructure and solution design experience
• 5+ years Microsoft Azure experience
• Experience with core Azure services (VMs, VNet, Azure AD, SQL Database, App Service, Storage)
• Azure certifications AZ-305 or AZ-104 desirable
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, ARM templates)

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.
• Assess client requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to implementation teams.
• Evaluate and select appropriate Azure services and technologies for specific client needs.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and solution designs.
• Oversee the deployment and migration of applications and infrastructure to Azure.
• Ensure solutions adhere to best practices for security, performance, and compliance.
• Collaborate with sales teams to develop proposals and present solutions to clients.
• Stay current with Azure updates, new services, and industry trends.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges related to Azure deployments.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Conduct proof-of-concepts and pilot implementations for new Azure services.

Skills

Azure architecture

Cloud security

IT infrastructure

Hybrid cloud

Azure networking

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to lead Azure-focused engagements for enterprise clients. You will design, implement, and manage scalable cloud environments, translating business needs into robust technical designs while guiding delivery teams.

You will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure security, performance, and compliance, and mentor junior architects on cloud best practices and new Azure services.