Remote Cloud Solutions Architect - AWS/Azure/GCP Expert

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Home office stipend

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Cloud Solutions Architect to conceptualize, design, and oversee the implementation of advanced cloud solutions for diverse clients. The role emphasizes remote-first collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders to define cloud strategies and guide migrations from anywhere in South Africa.

You will work with AWS, Azure, and GCP, leveraging Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker, and Kubernetes to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of cloud architecture, solution design, and implementation.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Excellent knowledge of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strategic thinking.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for a remote role.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, secure, high-availability cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Translate business requirements into technical cloud architectures.
• Lead development and implementation of cloud migration strategies.
• Provide technical guidance to development and operations teams.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services to meet project needs.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation and standards.
• Perform cost optimization analyses for efficient resource use.
• Stay updated on cloud trends and technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• Present designs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Communication

Project management

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS / Azure / GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Cloud Solutions Architect to conceptualize, design, and oversee the implementation of advanced cloud solutions for diverse clients. The role emphasizes remote-first collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders to define cloud strategies and guide migrations from anywhere in South Africa.

You will work with AWS, Azure, and GCP, leveraging Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker, and Kubernetes to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective