Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Upington; In loco; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Executive compensation

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Conferences attendance

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to design scalable, secure cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure and GCP. You will translate business requirements into robust cloud solutions and guide technical teams toward optimal cloud strategies aligned with business objectives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with development, operations, and security teams to ensure successful implementation and migration, with leadership in cloud initiatives and

Competenze

• 7+ years of IT experience focused on designing and implementing cloud solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Mansioni

• Design and architect cloud solutions meeting scalability, reliability, security, and cost targets.
• Evaluate and select cloud services and technologies to implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams for deployment of cloud solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on cloud adoption and migration strategies.
• Identify opportunities for cloud optimization and cost management.

Conoscenze

Cloud architecture

Cloud platforms familiarity

Docker

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as code

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Strumenti

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructures in Upington. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into robust cloud solutions, working across different cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). This role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, architectural best practices, and the ability to guide technical teams towards achieving optimal cloud strategies that align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect cloud solutions that meet business needs for scalability, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services and technologies to implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure successful implementation and deployment of cloud solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud adoption and migration strategies.
• Identify opportunities for cloud optimization and cost management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in IT, with a significant focus on designing and implementing cloud solutions.
• Proven expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), including a broad understanding of their services.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles, networking, and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and attending industry conferences.
• Lead impactful cloud initiatives within a growing organization.
• Strategic role impacting the company's technological future in Upington.