Remote Cloud Solutions Architect — Design Scalable, Secure Cloud

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits package

Fully remote work

Professional development budget

Conference/taining opportunities

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to lead design and implementation of scalable, secure cloud strategies for a fully remote operation. You will drive best practices, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape cloud infrastructure on a global scale.

The role demands 7+ years in IT infrastructure and cloud computing, with strong expertise across AWS, Azure and GCP, plus containerization and IaC proficiency. A remote, autonomous work environment awaits a senior technologist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years in IT infrastructure and cloud computing with 3+ years in a solutions architecture role.
• Deep expertise with AWS, Azure and GCP services, networking and security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable cloud solutions across major platforms.
• Develop cloud strategy, roadmaps and best practices aligned with business goals.
• Lead architecture of cloud-native apps, data platforms, and infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership to development and operations teams.
• Evaluate new cloud technologies to enhance and innovate solutions.
• Ensure security policies and governance standards are met in cloud environments.
• Communicate complex architectural decisions to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

IaC (Terraform)

CI/CD pipelines

Technical leadership

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to lead design and implementation of scalable, secure cloud strategies for a fully remote operation. You will drive best practices, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape cloud infrastructure on a global scale.

The role demands 7+ years in IT infrastructure and cloud computing, with strong expertise across AWS, Azure and GCP, plus containerization and IaC proficiency. A remote, autonomous work environment awaits a senior technologist.