Cloud Architect

J2K Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

J2K Consulting (Pty) Ltd is seeking a seasoned Cloud Architect to design, implement, and optimize cloud solutions for the Financial Services sector. You will lead migration projects and shape cloud strategy to meet performance, security, and cost objectives.

The role demands hands-on Azure and AWS experience, proficiency with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible), containers and DevOps, and strong collaboration with stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure cloud environments.

Formación

• IT qualification coupled with 4+ years as a Support Engineer focusing on Azure and AWS products.
• ±3 years designing and supporting Azure environments (IaaS/PaaS).
• Microsoft Azure and AWS Solutions Architect certifications.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud services (compute, storage, networking, security).
• Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, containers, microservices, serverless computing, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go for automation and scripting tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Act as SME for cloud infrastructure construction and migration design.
• Lead modernization and migration of on-prem workloads to the cloud.
• Provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud services.
• Collaborate with management to identify improvements affecting environment integrity.
• Develop resilient cloud hosting architectures and document known issues.

Conocimientos

Cloud Architecture

Azure

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD / DevOps

Python

Java

Go

Security

Stakeholder communication

Educación

Azure Solutions Architect Certification

AWS Solutions Architect Certification

IT qualification

Herramientas

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Descripción del empleo

Cloud Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Architect to join our team in the Financial Services industry. The Cloud Architect will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud technologies, security protocols, and industry best practices, with a focus on optimizing performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud infrastructure construction and cloud migration solution design
• Lead modernization and migration efforts for on-premises workloads to the cloud
• Possess knowledge and hands-on experience in building and managing cloud and hybrid solutions, specifically in Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of enterprise IT strategies and concepts
• Exhibit a track record of effectively prioritizing and executing tasks under high-pressure conditions
• Spearhead the development of resilient cloud hosting architectures
• Implement industry best practices and frameworks for service controls
• Manage technical documentation, including bulletins and release notes for known issues
• Collaborate with management to identify areas for improvement, enhancing overall environment integrity and functionality
• Take ownership of technical cases, including escalation and management until resolution
• Proficient in provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud computing services
• Experienced in implementing Cloud Adoption Frameworks
• Exposure to support roles and familiarity with IT Service management (ITIL) methodologies
• Working knowledge of relevant data privacy, security practices, and laws
• Skilled in performance optimization and capacity planning for virtualized environments
• Knowledgeable in SAN storage and backup environment administration
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts
• Solid understanding of a wide range of ICT technologies
• Experienced in supporting Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server and Client OS, Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services, SQL, IIS, DNS, and DHCP
• Expertise in Cloud Hosting Platforms, App Modernization, and Automation across Web, APIs, Databases, and operating systems

Desired Experience & Qualification

• IT qualification coupled with over 4 years of experience as a Support Engineer, focusing on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) products
• ±3 years of experience in designing and supporting Microsoft Azure environments, encompassing IaaS and PaaS
• Certified as a Microsoft Azure/ Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including services such as compute, storage, networking, and security
• Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, containers, microservices, serverless computing, and DevOps practices
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go for automation and scripting tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders