Lead Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote-first environment

Professional development budget

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to join its technology team in a fully remote capacity. You will design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructures across AWS/Azure/GCP, guiding architectural decisions and mentoring engineers.

The role emphasizes cost efficiency, governance, and collaboration with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years in IT infrastructure with 5+ years in cloud architecture and design.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong knowledge of containers and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Lead migration of on-premises infrastructure to the cloud.
• Develop and enforce cloud architecture standards, best practices, and governance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering and DevOps teams.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost-efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to join their technology team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructures that support the company's strategic objectives. You will lead architectural decisions, drive cloud adoption best practices, and mentor other engineers. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned cloud professional to shape the future of our client's technology landscape and drive innovation in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Lead the migration of existing on-premises infrastructure and applications to the cloud.
• Develop and enforce cloud architecture standards, best practices, and governance policies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering and DevOps teams.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost-efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture and design.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated services.
• Proven experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Significant budget for professional development, certifications, and training.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and lead impactful projects.