Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Hybrid work

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Cloud certifications

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Cloud Solutions Architect to join its IT department in Vereeniging. This hybrid role focuses on designing scalable, secure cloud solutions aligned with business goals and digital transformation efforts.

You will collaborate with development, operations, and business teams to translate complex requirements into robust cloud architectures and guide cloud strategy across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing and implementing cloud solutions across major providers.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering; Master's preferred.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation.
• Strong communication and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Solid understanding of compute, storage, networks, databases and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect cloud-native solutions across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Translate business requirements into technical cloud architectures.
• Develop strategies for migrating apps and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Provide technical leadership on cloud best practices and patterns.
• Evaluate new cloud services to enhance performance and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with security standards in cloud deployments.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Security/compliance

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Cloud Solutions Architect to join their forward-thinking IT department in Vereeniging. This hybrid role will allow you to leverage your expertise in cloud technologies to design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that align with business objectives. You will work closely with development, operations, and business teams to translate complex requirements into robust cloud architectures. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker to influence the company's cloud strategy and drive digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect cloud-native solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical cloud architectures.
• Develop strategies for migrating existing applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, patterns, and technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements in cloud deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions, with a strong focus on major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of cloud computing concepts, services (e.g., compute, storage, networking, databases), and architecture patterns.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Proven ability to work with diverse teams and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and collaboration.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with generous employer contributions.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and cloud certifications.