Remote Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join a fully remote team. You will design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructures and guide the company’s cloud strategy from anywhere.

Responsibilities include leading IaC with Terraform/CloudFormation, mentoring teams, and evaluating new cloud technologies to improve efficiency and security across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven cloud architecture experience with scalable, secure designs.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, containers, and serverless concepts.
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP and familiarity with others.
• Proficient in Python or Bash scripting.
• Excellent remote communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design cloud-native, scalable, and secure solutions across multiple platforms.
• Lead IaC implementations using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Provide technical guidance on cloud best practices, security, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with development and operations for seamless deployments.
• Evaluate new cloud technologies to enhance architectures.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Serverless

Cloud providers

Python

Bash

Stakeholder management

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Cloud Solutions Architect to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role will involve designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructures for a variety of projects. You will be instrumental in guiding the company's cloud strategy, working with diverse teams to architect solutions that meet complex business needs. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to work from anywhere, contribute to innovative cloud initiatives, and shape the future of our client's technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native solutions across multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS , Azure , GCP ).
• Develop and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, security, and cost optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration of cloud services.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to enhance existing architectures and capabilities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role, with a strong portfolio of cloud deployments.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Expertise in at least one major cloud provider and familiarity with others.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash .
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, essential for a remote role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from any location.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• Company-provided equipment and home office stipend.