Remote Senior Cloud Architect (AWS/Azure)

Placements24; Durban; Remote; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Remote work lifestyle

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Bonuses & stock options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement cloud solutions for enterprise clients on AWS and/or Azure. This remote SA role emphasizes security, scalability, and cost efficiency, with a focus on migration and modernization strategies.

You will lead architecture discussions, develop migration plans, and guide teams across client engagements while staying current with cloud innovations and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in IT infrastructure with at least 4 years in cloud architecture and implementation (AWS/Azure).
• Proven experience designing and deploying complex, scalable, and secure cloud solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud services: compute, storage, networking, databases, security, and management tools.
• Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD practices.
• Strong understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS/Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud solutions on AWS and/or Azure for scalable, reliable, secure, cost-efficient environments.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business requirements and goals for cloud adoption.
• Develop architectural blueprints, migration strategies, and deployment plans.
• Provide guidance on IaC, CI/CD, disaster recovery, and security controls.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services and technologies to meet client needs.
• Lead technical discussions, workshops, and presentations with stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• Stay updated on cloud tech trends and advancements.
• Mentor junior cloud engineers and architects.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security standards.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Networking

Security

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement cloud solutions for enterprise clients on AWS and/or Azure. This remote SA role emphasizes security, scalability, and cost efficiency, with a focus on migration and modernization strategies.

You will lead architecture discussions, develop migration plans, and guide teams across client engagements while staying current with cloud innovations and best practices.