Cloud Solutions Architect - AWS Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance

AWS certification support

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect with deep AWS expertise to design scalable, secure cloud architectures aligned with business goals.

You will guide technical strategy, collaborate with engineering teams, and drive cloud adoption using Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker and Kubernetes, with a strong focus on cost efficiency and security. Hybrid work model offered with opportunities for AWS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in CS/Engineering.
• 5+ years of cloud computing experience with strong AWS focus.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with IaC tools and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong networking, security, and database concepts in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure AWS cloud solutions.
• Develop and maintain IaC for cloud infrastructure using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Provide guidance and best practices to development and operations teams.
• Evaluate new AWS services to improve performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into cloud architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Skills

AWS Architecture

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud Security

Networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect with deep expertise in AWS to join their team in Polokwane . You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that align with business objectives. This role involves guiding technical strategy, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring best practices are followed for cloud adoption and optimization. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our client's cloud infrastructure and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect resilient, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on AWS, utilizing services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC.
• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Provide technical guidance and best practices to development and operations teams regarding cloud technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend new AWS services and technologies to improve performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical cloud architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud computing, with a strong focus on AWS architecture and services.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and database concepts in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous opportunities for professional development and AWS certifications.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and growth.