Enterprise Cloud Solutions Architect (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Global travel

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

On-site work in Randburg

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng seeks a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to lead enterprise cloud design and delivery. You will guide clients through cloud adoption, architecture strategy, and modernization initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The role requires 10+ years in IT with strong hands-on cloud experience (min 5 years), deep knowledge of IAM, networking, security, and DevOps practices, plus excellent communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS/IT/Engineering.
• 10+ years IT experience with cloud architecture focus.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on cloud experience.
• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience with migration strategies (lift-and-shift, re-platforming, re-architecting).
• Strong IAM, networking, security, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design enterprise cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Lead cloud adoption strategy, migrations, and modernization projects.
• Advise on cloud security, cost optimization, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with IT, development, and business stakeholders to translate needs into designs.
• Develop proofs-of-concept and architectural roadmaps.
• Create detailed architecture diagrams and specifications.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers.
• Evaluate new cloud services to enhance offerings.
• Ensure scalable, reliable, high availability, and disaster recovery.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation)

DevOps practices

Security & IAM

Governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng seeks a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to lead enterprise cloud design and delivery. You will guide clients through cloud adoption, architecture strategy, and modernization initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The role requires 10+ years in IT with strong hands-on cloud experience (min 5 years), deep knowledge of IAM, networking, security, and DevOps practices, plus excellent communication with