Remote AWS Cloud Architect — Build Scalable, Secure Solutions

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning options

Generous paid time off

Fully remote position

Training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect specializing in AWS to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructures for clients. This remote role in the Pretoria region and beyond offers leadership in cloud adoption, cost optimization, and security best practices, partnering with clients and engineers to deliver robust, high-availability solutions.

The ideal candidate has deep AWS expertise, hands-on in services like EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect focusing on AWS.
• Hands-on knowledge of EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate desired.
• Experience designing highly available, scalable, fault-tolerant systems.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, best practices, and compliance.
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash) for automation.
• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect AWS-based cloud solutions aligned to client objectives.
• Develop detailed designs including network, compute, storage, DB, and security.
• Lead deployment of cloud infrastructures and migrations.
• Advise on AWS services, cost optimization, and security controls.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define cloud strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud issues.
• Stay updated on AWS offerings and industry trends.
• Create architecture diagrams and deployment guides.
• Mentor junior staff and share knowledge within the team.
• Evaluate third-party tools to enhance cloud capabilities.

Skills

AWS expertise

Cloud architecture

Terraform/CloudFormation

Python scripting

Docker/Kubernetes

Security/compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect specializing in AWS to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructures for clients. This remote role in the Pretoria region and beyond offers leadership in cloud adoption, cost optimization, and security best practices, partnering with clients and engineers to deliver robust, high-availability solutions.

The ideal candidate has deep AWS expertise, hands-on in services like EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and infrastructure