Lead Cloud Architect

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary package

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Cloud Architect to spearhead their cloud strategy and infrastructure development. This fully remote role offers the chance to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

You will drive architectural standards, lead cloud adoption, and ensure reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency of digital assets. A 7+ year track record in cloud architecture and strong leadership are essential, with the ability to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cloud architecture design and implementation experience
• Proven track record of cloud migrations
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent
• Strong networking, security, IaC, and DevOps knowledge

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop architectural standards and blueprints for cloud deployments.
• Lead the migration of on-premises applications to the cloud.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams on cloud technologies.
• Ensure security, compliance and cost optimization of cloud resources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into cloud plans.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Cloud security

IaC

Docker/Kubernetes

DevOps

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an visionary Lead Cloud Architect to spearhead their cloud strategy and infrastructure development. This fully remote position offers the chance to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions across major platforms. You will play a pivotal role in defining architectural best practices, driving cloud adoption, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our client's digital assets. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned architect passionate about leveraging the cloud to solve business challenges and lead innovation from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and blueprints for cloud deployments and operations.
• Lead the migration of existing on-premises applications and infrastructure to the cloud environment.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams on cloud technologies and strategies.
• Ensure the security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of all cloud-based resources through diligent monitoring and optimization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable cloud architecture plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in cloud architecture , design, and implementation, with a proven track record of successful cloud migrations.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) and familiarity with others.
• Strong understanding of networking, security principles, infrastructure as code (IaC), and DevOps practices.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allocation for professional development, including training, certifications, and conference attendance.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and the opportunity to work on impactful projects.