Lead Cloud Architect

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 1 800 000 - 2 400 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bonus potential

Health benefits

Paid time off

Remote-friendly culture

Development budget

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect for a fully remote fintech team. Define cloud strategy, set standards, and guide engineers to scalable, secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

You will mentor engineers, oversee migrations, champion IaC and CI/CD, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact financial services in a remote-first environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years IT experience with at least 6 years in cloud architecture.
• Proven leadership of cloud architecture design for large-scale apps.
• Deep knowledge of two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), and Python.
• Strong security, networking, and compliance understanding.
• CI/CD experience and strong communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, architecture, and implementation of cloud infrastructure and services on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and execute the overall cloud strategy aligned with business goals.
• Define cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Mentor cloud engineers and development teams.
• Oversee migration of applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Ensure security, compliance, and cost-optimization of cloud environments.
• Champion DevOps, IaC, and CI/CD adoption.
• Evaluate and integrate new cloud technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Self-starter

Remote work

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Ferramentas

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a trailblazer in fintech innovation, is actively seeking a Lead Cloud Architect for their fully remote team. This is a unique opportunity to spearhead the design and implementation of cloud-native solutions that will power the next generation of financial services. You will be responsible for defining the cloud strategy, setting architectural standards, and guiding engineering teams in adopting best practices for scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. As a remote-first organization, we thrive on collaboration, autonomy, and delivering exceptional results from anywhere. If you are a visionary cloud expert passionate about driving technological advancement in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of cloud infrastructure and services on major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and execute the overall cloud strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Define cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and development teams.
• Oversee the migration of existing applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Ensure the security, compliance, and cost-optimization of cloud environments.
• Champion the adoption of DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Evaluate and integrate new cloud technologies and services to enhance platform capabilities.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with a minimum of 6 years focused on cloud architecture and infrastructure.
• Proven experience in leading cloud architecture design and implementation for large-scale applications.
• In-depth knowledge of at least two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their core services.
• Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and scripting languages (e.g., Python).
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, networking, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter, capable of working independently in a fully remote setting.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a strong plus.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary package with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote working options.
• Professional development budget for training, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-growing industry.
• Collaborative and innovative remote work culture.
• Stock options or equity participation.
• Direct impact on the company's technological roadmap.