Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Certifications

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Cloud Solutions Architect in Port Elizabeth to design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The role guides cloud adoption and integration across the organization, collaborating with engineering, operations, and business teams to leverage AWS, Azure, or GCP.

The ideal candidate has deep cloud services knowledge, strong communication skills, and is adept at governance, security, and cost optimization while leading migrations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing cloud solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their services.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong understanding of networking, security principles, and data management in cloud environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect resilient, scalable, and secure cloud-based solutions.
• Develop technical roadmaps and strategies for cloud adoption and migration projects.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services and technologies to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure successful implementation and deployment of cloud architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, security, and cost optimization.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and technically proficient Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions in Port Elizabeth. This role is key to guiding the adoption and integration of cloud technologies across the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and business teams to create architectures that leverage the full potential of cloud platforms. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud services, infrastructure, and best practices, coupled with strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect resilient, scalable, and secure cloud-based solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop technical roadmaps and strategies for cloud adoption and migration projects.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services and technologies to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure successful implementation and deployment of cloud architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, security, and cost optimization.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong understanding of networking, security principles, and data management in cloud environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly attractive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid work model promoting flexibility and work-life integration.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, certifications, and training.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging and innovative cloud projects.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on continuous improvement.