Remote Lead AWS Cloud Architect | FinTech & Mentorship

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Dental & vision

PTO

Home office allowance

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect - AWS Specialist for a fully remote role in a fintech environment. You will design, build, and govern scalable AWS infrastructure, guiding a technical team and collaborating across engineering, security, and DevOps.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in cloud architecture, advanced AWS certifications, and a proven ability to deliver secure, cost-efficient cloud solutions while mentoring peers and shaping architectural strategy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cloud architecture, focused on AWS.
• Advanced AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional).
• Deep understanding of core AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, etc.
• Experience designing microservices, containers (Kubernetes), and serverless on AWS.
• Expertise in cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced AWS cloud infrastructure and services.
• Develop and implement best practices for cloud architecture, security, and cost optimization on AWS.
• Lead the technical direction for cloud projects, providing architectural guidance and oversight.
• Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps, and security teams for integration and deployment.
• Evaluate and recommend new AWS services and features to enhance platform capabilities.
• Develop comprehensive architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and deployment plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within the AWS environment.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers on AWS best practices and design principles.

Skills

AWS

Cloud Architecture

Kubernetes

Terraform

Security

IaC

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

AWS Console

CI/CD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect - AWS Specialist for a fully remote role in a fintech environment. You will design, build, and govern scalable AWS infrastructure, guiding a technical team and collaborating across engineering, security, and DevOps.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in cloud architecture, advanced AWS certifications, and a proven ability to deliver secure, cost-efficient cloud solutions while mentoring peers and shaping architectural strategy.