Remote Senior Cloud Architect

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Home office stipend

Professional development

Conference attendance

Cloud tools access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Architect to join a fully remote engineering team. You will lead design and implementation of enterprise cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective deployments.

Responsibilities include establishing architecture standards, guiding migrations, and collaborating with development and operations. Strong emphasis on remote communication and proactive problem-solving in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of IT infrastructure experience, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing cloud environments on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Strong networking, security, and DevOps knowledge.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and IaC (Terraform, Ansible).
• Excellent communication for a remote-first role.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of enterprise cloud solutions on AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure architecture and standards.
• Ensure security, reliability, performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with development and operations on deployment strategies.
• Provide technical leadership on migration strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex infra issues and prevent recurrence.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Kubernetes

Security

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Our client is actively seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Cloud Architect to join their fully remote engineering team. This pivotal role involves designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions across multiple platforms. You will be a key contributor to strategic technology decisions, ensuring our client's cloud environments meet evolving business needs and industry best practices. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned architect who thrives in a remote setting, enjoys tackling complex challenges, and wants to shape the future of cloud technology for a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure architecture, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure the security, reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness of cloud deployments.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to define infrastructure requirements and deployment strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud migration strategies and implementation plans.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and develop proactive solutions to prevent recurrence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture and design.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing complex cloud environments using major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking, security principles, and DevOps methodologies .
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote-first environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility in working hours.
• Generous opportunities for professional development, certifications, and conference attendance.
• Access to leading-edge cloud technologies and tools.
• A culture that fosters innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning.
• Equipment stipend for home office setup.