Cloud Solutions Architect (Remote)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Competitive salary with incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

Professional development resources

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Solutions Architect to join a fully remote team. Design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure, drive governance and cost management, and guide migrations from on-premises to cloud platforms.

The role emphasizes strong expertise in AWS/Azure/GCP, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM), and security-focused architecture. Remote work enables collaboration across global engineering teams with competitive incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 7+ years IT infrastructure experience; 5+ years in cloud architecture and design.
• Expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Strong networking, security, and DevOps understanding.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement scalable, highly available cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain cloud strategy including governance, security, and cost management.
• Collaborate with engineering to migrate applications to the cloud.
• Provide technical leadership on cloud best practices and emerging technologies.
• Assess and recommend cloud solutions to meet requirements.
• Develop automation strategies for deployment, management, and monitoring.
• Ensure security best practices across architecture and operations.

Skills

Cloud architecture

IaC tooling

Networking concepts

DevOps practices

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join their premier, fully remote team. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions that meet the strategic needs of the business. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud computing principles, best practices, and emerging technologies. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to define and execute cloud strategies, ensuring optimal performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability of cloud-based services. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our client's cloud footprint from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain cloud strategy, including governance, security, and cost management frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to migrate existing applications and services to the cloud.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, patterns, and emerging technologies.
• Assess and recommend cloud solutions to meet business and technical requirements.
• Develop automation strategies for cloud infrastructure deployment, management, and monitoring.
• Ensure security best practices are integrated into all aspects of cloud architecture and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture and design.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), including services like compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• Proven experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary package with significant performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and extensive professional development resources.
• A forward-thinking and supportive remote-first company culture.