Remote Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,916,000 - 2,874,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Cloud Solutions Architect for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

This position requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and a track record of delivering cloud solutions in fast-paced environments. You will guide engineering teams, establish best practices, and evaluate new cloud services to improve performance and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect or in a senior infra role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and services like EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP with security and cost-efficiency.
• Lead the migration of applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure best practices and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership to development and operations teams on cloud technologies.
• Evaluate new cloud services to enhance performance and capabilities.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and implement effective solutions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join their organization, operating entirely in a remote capacity. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions that meet the evolving needs of the business. You will work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, translate complex business requirements into robust technical architectures, and provide expert guidance to engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of cloud computing principles and a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions in a distributed, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect comprehensive cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Lead the implementation and migration of applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure best practices, standards, and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams on cloud technologies and strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to enhance performance and capabilities.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and implement effective solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience (7+ years) as a Cloud Architect or in a similar senior infrastructure role.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), including services like EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, Kubernetes, etc.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• A leading salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and certifications in cloud technologies.
• Exposure to a wide range of innovative cloud projects and technologies.