Cloud Solution Architect

Losika Consulting; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 826,560 - 1,102,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Opportunity to work on large-scale,高‑影

Job summary

Losika Consulting in South Africa invites an accomplished Cloud Solution Architect to lead enterprise cloud initiatives across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments. You will shape architecture standards, drive IaC and DevOps practices, and collaborate with security, engineering, and business stakeholders.

The role emphasizes governance, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and mentorship of teams, with a hybrid on-site/remote work setup and opportunities to deliver high-impact cloud

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of cloud architecture and engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud architectures based on enterprise needs.

Skills

Networking

Security

DevOps practices

Hybrid cloud

Python

Kubernetes

R

GitHub

Cloud governance

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Kubernetes

GitHub

Python

R

Job description

An established organization at the forefront of digital transformation within the financial services, banking, and fintech sectors is seeking a highly experienced Cloud Solution Architect. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a senior professional to lead enterprise cloud initiatives, shape architecture standards, and influence the future of cloud adoption across diverse environments. Join a dynamic team that values innovation, strategic thinking, and technical excellence, and take your career to new heights by driving impactful cloud solutions.

Where You’ll Make an Impact:

• Design enterprise cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments

• Define and uphold cloud architecture standards, governance, and best practices

• Lead cloud migration and modernization programs to optimize performance and resilience

• Architect secure, highly available, and scalable cloud platforms

• Drive Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps, and automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency

• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Security teams, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions

• Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to security, governance, and regulatory standards

• Optimize cloud performance, resilience, and cost management (FinOps)

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across digital transformation projects

Duties:

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud architectures based on enterprise needs

• Establish standards and best practices for cloud infrastructure and operations

• Oversee cloud migration and modernization efforts

• Develop and implement automation strategies using Infrastructure-as-Code

• Ensure security and compliance across all cloud solutions

• Support cost management and performance optimization initiatives

• Mentor and guide solution architects and technical teams

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering

• Strong expertise in Networking, Security, and DevOps practices

• Proven experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and hybrid cloud environments

• Proficiency in Python, Kubernetes, R, and GitHub

• Excellent understanding of cloud governance, security standards, and regulatory compliance

• Ability to lead complex projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the banking, consulting, or financial technology sectors

• Knowledge of FinOps best practices

What We’ll Give You:

• Competitive market‑related hourly salary ranging from R600 to R800, negotiable

• The opportunity to work on large‑scale, impactful projects

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to balance on‑site and remote work

• A collaborative and innovative work culture that fosters professional growth

Ready to lead transformative cloud initiatives and shape the future of digital infrastructure? Apply now and become a key driver of our client’s digital evolution.