Cloud Solutions Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Comprehensive health programs

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a visionary Cloud Solutions Architect to join their technology leadership team. You will design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud solutions while guiding the company’s cloud adoption strategy and aligning infrastructure with strategic business goals.

This is a senior, high-impact role offering a highly competitive package, comprehensive health and wellness programs, career growth opportunities, and a hybrid work model to balance work and life

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or similar senior cloud role.
• Deep expertise in one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, databases, and compute services.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain cloud strategy, roadmaps, and governance policies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the successful implementation of cloud architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, security, and cost optimization.
• Evaluate new cloud technologies and services to drive innovation and efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Cloud Solutions Architect to join their technology leadership team in Klerksdorp . This strategic role will involve designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. You will be instrumental in guiding the company's cloud adoption strategy, ensuring that our infrastructure meets evolving business needs and technical requirements. We are looking for an expert who can translate complex business objectives into robust, forward-thinking cloud architectures, driving innovation and efficiency across our digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain cloud strategy, roadmaps, and governance policies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the successful implementation of cloud architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, security, and cost optimization.
• Evaluate new cloud technologies and services to drive innovation and efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or in a similar senior cloud role.
• Deep expertise in one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, databases, and compute services.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive benefits package.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and leadership development.
• Hybrid work model to ensure work-life balance.
• Be at the forefront of cloud innovation in Klerksdorp.