Cloud Solutions Architect - Scalable Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect to lead design and implementation of scalable cloud infrastructures. This fully remote role within South Africa focuses on translating business requirements into comprehensive blueprints and guiding delivery teams.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in IT with deep cloud architecture expertise across AWS/Azure/GCP, microservices, containers, and serverless. Strong stakeholder communication is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of IT experience with a focus on cloud architecture and design.
• Proven expertise on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, containers, serverless, and modern data architectures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant cloud solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Develop technical strategies and roadmaps for cloud adoption and migrations.
• Collaborate with engineering/product teams to translate requirements into architecture.
• Define cloud security, cost management, performance, and disaster recovery best practices.
• Lead evaluation of cloud services and technologies and make adoption recommendations.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Docker/Kubernetes

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable and resilient cloud infrastructures. This is a remote role, offering the opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa, focusing on architecting solutions that meet complex business needs. You will engage with stakeholders at all levels, translating requirements into comprehensive technical blueprints and guiding development teams through implementation. This role demands a deep understanding of cloud technologies, a strategic mindset, and the ability to architect robust, cost-effective, and secure solutions for modern applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop comprehensive technical strategies and roadmaps for cloud adoption and migration projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to understand requirements and provide expert architectural guidance.
• Define best practices for cloud security, cost management, performance optimization, and disaster recovery.
• Lead the technical evaluation of cloud services and technologies, making recommendations for adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT, with a significant focus on cloud architecture and design.
• Proven expertise in designing and deploying solutions on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless computing, and modern data architectures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Exposure to challenging and innovative cloud projects.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking company culture focused on technological excellence.