Hybrid Cloud Solutions Architect – Enterprise, Multicloud

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness program

Retirement fund contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to lead our cloud initiatives in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, blending in-office collaboration with remote work. The role focuses on designing scalable, secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and guiding migrations of critical applications.

You will provide technical leadership to development and operations, define cloud strategy, optimize costs, and ensure security and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years IT infra and cloud computing, with at least 3 years in a dedicated Cloud Solutions Architect role.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, storage, and compute services in cloud environments.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a Hybrid work environment, balancing remote and on-site responsibilities.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and implement cloud migration strategies for on-premises applications and infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services and technologies to meet business and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and industry regulations in cloud environments.
• Optimize cloud costs and performance for efficiency and scalability.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to lead our cloud initiatives in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, blending in-office collaboration with remote work. The role focuses on designing scalable, secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and guiding migrations of critical applications.

You will provide technical leadership to development and operations, define cloud strategy, optimize costs, and ensure security and regulatory compliance.