Remote Lead Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remoto; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.800.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fully remote work

Home office allowance

Equipment provided

Professional development & certs

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Performance-based bonuses

Stock options

Flexible leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to drive cloud strategy and execution across AWS and Azure. This fully remote role in South Africa requires deep expertise in cloud-native architectures, security, and cost optimization, with a track record leading engineering teams.

You will design scalable solutions, define roadmaps, mentor cloud engineers, collaborate with stakeholders, and stay ahead of industry trends to deliver maximum business value for our client.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 4+?
• 8+ years in IT infrastructure and cloud computing with 3+ years in a dedicated Solutions Architect role.
• Proven experience designing large-scale solutions on AWS and/or Azure.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM; Azure: Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure Functions, VNet, Azure AD.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes; IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Scripting languages: Python, Bash.
• Excellent networking, security, and data management in cloud contexts.
• Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work remotely.

Mansioni

• Architect and implement enterprise cloud solutions on AWS and/or Azure.
• Define cloud architecture standards, guidelines and roadmaps.
• Lead the development of cloud infrastructure roadmaps and strategies.
• Provide technical leadership to cloud engineering teams.
• Collaborate with development and operations for deployment and management of cloud services.
• Evaluate and adopt new cloud technologies to improve performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures and configurations.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization of cloud environments.
• Manage cloud security best practices (IAM, network security, data protection).
• Troubleshoot complex cloud issues and translate requirements to technical solutions.
• Stay updated on latest cloud trends and technologies.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Remote work ability

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Strumenti

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

Bash

EC2

S3

RDS

Lambda

VPC

IAM (AWS)

Virtual Machines

Blob Storage

Azure Functions

VNet

Azure AD

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to spearhead their cloud strategy and implementation efforts. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing the execution of scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud architectures across various platforms. This pivotal role requires a deep understanding of cloud-native technologies, best practices, and a proven ability to lead technical teams. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure cloud solutions align with organizational goals and deliver maximum business value. This role is crucial for shaping the future of our client's technological infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement enterprise-level cloud solutions, primarily on AWS and/or Azure.
• Define and enforce cloud architecture best practices, standards, and guidelines.
• Lead the development of cloud infrastructure roadmaps and strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering teams.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and management of cloud services.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to enhance performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures and configurations.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization of cloud environments.
• Manage cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, network security, and data protection.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest cloud computing trends and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud computing, with at least 3 years in a dedicated Solutions Architect role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale solutions on AWS and/or Azure.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM (AWS), or Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure Functions, VNet, Azure AD (Azure).
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Excellent understanding of networking, security, and data management principles in a cloud context.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary of R .
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Company-provided equipment and home office setup allowance.
• Opportunities for extensive professional development and certifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Performance-based bonuses and stock options.
• A collaborative and innovative remote work culture.