Lead Cloud Solutions Architect (AWS)

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Career advancement opportunities

Annual leave and holidays

On-site parking and modern office in e

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect for an on-site role in Durban. You will design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, guiding migration, governance, and optimization while mentoring cloud engineers.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in IT infrastructure and 5+ years in cloud, with strong leadership, security, and networking skills and AWS certifications. The position offers career growth within a prominent financial services institution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and solutions architecture, with at least 5 years focused on cloud platforms.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation).
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale cloud architectures.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and data management in cloud environments.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical teams and influence stakeholders.
• Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Develop and implement cloud migration strategies for existing applications and infrastructure.
• Define and enforce cloud governance policies, best practices, and standards.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and management of cloud services.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements in the cloud environment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering teams.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive cloud architecture documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and security standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Skills

AWS

Cloud architecture

Leadership

IaC

Terraform

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Docker

Security

Networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial services institution in Durban , is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Cloud Solutions Architect. This critical role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our client's cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS . You will lead the strategy for cloud adoption, migration, and optimization, ensuring security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in cloud computing, a strong understanding of enterprise architecture, and exceptional leadership skills. You will work closely with development teams, operations, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust cloud solutions. This is an on-site position based in Durban , offering a chance to shape the technological future of a leading organization. We are looking for a strategic thinker who can guide our cloud initiatives and mentor a team of cloud engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS) , ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Develop and implement cloud migration strategies for existing applications and infrastructure.
• Define and enforce cloud governance policies, best practices, and standards.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and management of cloud services.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements in the cloud environment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering teams.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive cloud architecture documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and security standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and solutions architecture, with at least 5 years focused on cloud platforms.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation).
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale cloud architectures.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and data management in cloud environments.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical teams and influence stakeholders.
• Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Generous annual leave and company-specific holidays.
• On-site parking and access to modern office facilities in Durban .
• Performance-driven bonuses and incentives.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and enterprise-level projects.
• Pension fund benefits.
• Employee wellness programs.