Remote Cloud Solutions Architect — Scale Securely with IaC

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Solutions Architect to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and implement scalable, secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, driving cloud strategy from anywhere.

We value autonomy, strong communication, and a passion for modern DevOps. The role emphasizes IaC, cloud security, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Strong understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless technologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Excellent communication and remote stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS/Sol Pract) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable cloud solutions based on client requirements.
• Lead migration of on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments.
• Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Define cloud security policies, best practices, and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of cloud services.
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Cloud architecture

DevOps

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins / CI-CD tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Solutions Architect to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and implement scalable, secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, driving cloud strategy from anywhere.

We value autonomy, strong communication, and a passion for modern DevOps. The role emphasizes IaC, cloud security, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on impactful projects.