Principal Cloud Architect

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stock options

Bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Unlimited PTO

Professional development

Remote-friendly

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Cloud Architect to lead our client's cloud strategy. This remote-first role demands deep expertise in multi-cloud architectures, Kubernetes, serverless, and security, with a focus on scalable, high-availability solutions.

You will mentor senior engineers, drive architectural standards, and collaborate with product managers to deliver innovative cloud-native applications. Remote work with asynchronous collaboration is core to our culture.

Formación

• Advanced degree or equivalent in CS/Engineering.
• 10+ years in software development and cloud architecture.
• Extensive experience with multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native patterns.
• Strong security/compliance knowledge (SOC 2, ISO 27001).

Responsabilidades

• Define cloud strategy and architecture roadmap across providers.
• Design and manage scalable, highly available cloud solutions.
• Lead architectural reviews and mentor engineers.
• Drive cost efficiency and security across deployments.
• Maintain architecture documents and best practices.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Remote collaboration

Communication

Educación

Master's or PhD in CS/Engineering

Herramientas

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD pipelines

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a trailblazer in the FinTech industry, is actively seeking a highly accomplished Principal Cloud Architect to join their elite technology team. This is a fully remote, high-impact position that will shape the future of our client's cloud strategy and infrastructure. You will be responsible for defining the architectural vision, designing state-of-the-art cloud solutions, and driving best practices across the organization. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic foresight, and exceptional leadership skills. You will work on challenging projects, collaborating with talented engineers and product managers to deliver innovative and scalable cloud-native applications. As a remote-first company, we champion asynchronous communication, empower our team members with autonomy, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to lead architectural initiatives at the highest level within a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the company's cloud strategy and architecture roadmap across multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Design, implement, and manage complex, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for cloud adoption.
• Lead technical design sessions and provide architectural guidance to engineering teams.
• Evaluate and integrate new cloud technologies and services to enhance capabilities and efficiency.
• Ensure the security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of cloud deployments.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation.
• Mentor and guide senior engineers and architects on cloud best practices.
• Represent the architecture team in cross-functional discussions and strategic planning.
• Proactively identify and mitigate architectural risks and technical debt.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software development and cloud architecture.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing large-scale, mission-critical cloud solutions.
• Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures, microservices, containers (Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including their respective services.
• Strong understanding of network security, data security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction and drive consensus across diverse teams.
• Experience working effectively in a remote-first, asynchronous environment.

Benefits

• top-tier salary
• significant stock options
• performance bonuses
• comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• a generous retirement savings plan
• unlimited paid time off
• substantial budget for professional development, including conferences, training, and certifications
• unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance
• immense opportunities for impact, innovation, and career growth at the forefront of FinTech