Remote Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Fully remote

Health insurance

Learning budget

Cloud infrastructure impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Cloud Solutions Architect to design and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive cloud strategy. This fully remote position offers the chance to shape how cloud technologies drive innovation and efficiency across teams.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, and business units to define scalable, secure architectures, optimize costs, and lead migration initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years IT experience with at least 4 years in cloud architecture and design.
• Extensive experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and core services.
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless architectures.
• Strong networking, security, and data management in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain cloud roadmaps, standards, and best practices aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement cloud architectures and migration strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud services and methodologies.
• Optimize cloud environments for cost, performance, and reliability.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies to enhance capabilities.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microservices design

Containerization

Security best practices

Cost optimization

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Serverless

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Remote Cloud Solutions Architect to design and oversee the implementation of their cloud strategy. This fully remote position offers the chance to shape how the company leverages cloud technologies to drive innovation and efficiency. You will work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to define cloud architecture, ensure scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in cloud platforms and a passion for creating resilient, state-of-the-art cloud solutions in a distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and maintain cloud roadmaps, standards, and best practices aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the successful implementation of cloud architectures and migration strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud services, technologies, and methodologies.
• Optimize cloud environments for cost, performance, and reliability.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to enhance the company's capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in IT, with at least 4 years focused on cloud architecture and design.
• Extensive experience with one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), including their core services.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless architectures.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and data management in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for continuous learning, certifications, and industry conferences.
• Opportunity to architect and influence the future of a company's cloud infrastructure.