Lead Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.700.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Premium health coverage

Retirement fund contribution

Professional growth & certifications

Fully remote

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to drive the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure strategies in Centurion, Gauteng. The role requires a visionary leader to define the technical roadmap for cloud-native initiatives, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.

You will architect complex cloud environments, guide engineering teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into secure, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with 5+ years in cloud architecture and design.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement enterprise cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop cloud strategy documentation including roadmaps and best practices.
• Lead assessment and selection of cloud services to meet business requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to cloud engineering and development teams.
• Ensure cloud solutions are secure, resilient, and cost-optimized.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into technical solutions.
• Define and enforce cloud governance, compliance, and security policies.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and trends.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cloud architecture

Mentorship

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prominent leader in digital transformation, is seeking an exceptional Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of advanced cloud infrastructure strategies in Centurion, Gauteng . This pivotal role requires a visionary leader capable of defining the technical roadmap for our cloud-native initiatives, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. You will be responsible for architecting complex cloud environments, integrating diverse services, and guiding engineering teams towards best practices. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud computing principles across major providers and a passion for leveraging technology to solve business challenges. This is a key position offering the chance to shape the future of our technological landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-level cloud architectures on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.


• Develop and maintain comprehensive cloud strategy documentation, including roadmaps and best practices.


• Lead the assessment and selection of cloud services and technologies to meet business requirements.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering and development teams.


• Ensure cloud solutions are secure, resilient, highly available, and cost-optimized.


• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to understand needs and translate them into technical solutions.


• Define and enforce cloud governance, compliance, and security policies.


• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.


• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and performance bottlenecks.


• Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture and design.


• Proven expertise in designing and deploying large-scale solutions on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.


• Deep understanding of microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.


• Strong knowledge of network architecture, security principles, and identity management in cloud environments.


• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly desirable.


• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.


• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).

Benefits

• This position comes with a highly competitive salary and a performance bonus structure.


• Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package, including premium health coverage, a generous retirement fund contribution, and significant opportunities for professional growth through certifications and advanced training.


• As a fully remote position, you will enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere, supported by a culture that prioritizes work-life balance and continuous learning.


• Employees also have access to state-of-the-art collaboration tools and regular virtual team engagement activities, fostering a connected and productive remote work environment.