Remote Principal Cloud Architect: Lead Enterprise Cloud

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Bonus scheme

Certifications support

Conferences attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Principal Cloud Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will guide client cloud strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure high-value outcomes in a fully remote setting.

The role demands deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to translate complex business needs into effective cloud solutions for high-profile clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-grade cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop cloud migration strategies and roadmaps for clients.
• Provide technical leadership on cloud best practices, security, and governance.
• Translate client requirements into robust cloud architectures with stakeholders.
• Oversee implementation of cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services and technologies to meet client needs.
• Document architectural designs, standards, and patterns.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers to share knowledge.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Principal Cloud Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will guide client cloud strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure high-value outcomes in a fully remote setting.

The role demands deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to translate complex business needs into effective cloud solutions for high-profile clients.