Hybrid Cloud Solutions Architect – AWS/Azure/GCP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid contributions

Pension fund

Opportunities for cloud certifications

Hybrid work flexibility

Team-building events

Modern office facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Cloud Solutions Architect to join our Gauteng technology team. You will design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions across Azure, AWS or GCP, ensuring secure, scalable environments while collaborating with development and operations teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS/IT, at least 5 years of cloud experience, hands-on with Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform and Ansible, and a proven ability to thrive in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
• Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and storage in a cloud context.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect cloud solutions on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Develop migration strategies for on-premises applications to the cloud.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and security.
• Ensure the security, compliance, and performance of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize applications for cloud deployment.
• Automate cloud operations through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies and trends.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Networking

Security

IaC

Containerization

Collaboration

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Cloud Solutions Architect to join our Gauteng technology team. You will design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions across Azure, AWS or GCP, ensuring secure, scalable environments while collaborating with development and operations teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS/IT, at least 5 years of cloud experience, hands-on with Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform and Ansible, and a proven ability to thrive in a hybrid work setting.