Cloud Solutions Architect (Azure)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Hybrid work arrangement

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect specializing in Microsoft Azure, based in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will design and oversee Azure-based solutions for enterprise clients, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency while guiding project teams.

Requires 5+ years in enterprise cloud design with deep Azure expertise, strong communication, and ability to lead presales through deployment. Hybrid work setup available in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing and implementing enterprise cloud solutions with Azure.
• Proficient with VMs, AKS, Azure SQL, App Service, Functions and networking.
• Experience with Terraform or ARM templates (IaC).
• Strong cloud security knowledge and governance.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Azure certifications (AZ-305, AZ-104) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure Azure cloud solutions.
• Translate business needs into technical designs.
• Develop infrastructure, networking, security components.
• Provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate Azure services to meet client needs.
• Deliver compelling solution demonstrations.
• Maintain architecture documentation.
• Stay current with Azure best practices.
• Identify cost and performance optimizations.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers.

Skills

Azure Architecture

AKS

Terraform

Cloud Security

IaC Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent multinational technology services company, is seeking an innovative and experienced Cloud Solutions Architect with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. This critical role, based in Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA, will involve designing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of sophisticated cloud solutions for a diverse range of enterprise clients. You will be at the forefront of leveraging Azure services to address complex business challenges, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in Azure architecture, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving digital transformation. Join a company that is committed to empowering its employees and delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Develop detailed solution designs, including infrastructure, networking, security, and application components.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from presales to deployment and beyond.
• Evaluate and recommend Azure services and technologies to meet client needs.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations of proposed solutions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures and deployments.
• Stay current with the latest Azure services, features, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and performance improvement in cloud environments.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers on cloud best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level cloud solutions, with a significant focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Proven experience with core Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL Database, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and networking components.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices within Azure.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud scenarios and multi-cloud strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead technical discussions.
• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-104) are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to architect solutions that balance technical requirements with business objectives.

Benefits

• Exceptional annual salary of Rands.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Generous professional development budget for training and certifications.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work on challenging and high-impact projects.
• A supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Annual performance bonuses.