Remote Senior Cloud Architect — AWS/Azure

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development budget

Stock options

Flexible working hours

Global expert network

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design, implement, and optimize cloud solutions on AWS and/or Azure for enterprise clients, shaping strategy, migrations, and security postures.

You will lead architectural design, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices across IaC, CI/CD, and DR. Strong communication and independence are essential for success in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 7+ years of IT infrastructure experience, at least 4 years in cloud architecture and implementation (AWS/Azure).
• Proven experience designing and deploying complex, scalable cloud solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud services (compute, storage, networking, databases, security, management).
• Proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation and CI/CD practices.
• Strong containerization knowledge (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cloud strategy

Migration planning

Client communication

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / IT

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design, implement, and optimize cloud solutions on AWS and/or Azure for enterprise clients, shaping strategy, migrations, and security postures.

You will lead architectural design, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices across IaC, CI/CD, and DR. Strong communication and independence are essential for success in a remote-first environment.