Remote Senior Cloud Architect: AWS/Azure/GCP Leader

Placements24

Pietermaritzburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Paid time off

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join a remote-first team based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud solutions for enterprise clients across industries, collaborating with development and infra teams to translate complex requirements into robust blueprints.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cloud architecture, hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, and strong skills in microservices, containers,

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in cloud architecture, solutions architecture, or equivalent senior role.
Hands-on experience with two or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Designing and implementing microservices architectures; containerization (Docker, Kubernetes); serverless computing.

Responsibilities

Lead the architectural design of cloud-native applications and infrastructure on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and roadmaps.
Develop and maintain architectural diagrams, specifications, and best practices.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and operations teams.
Evaluate new cloud services and tools to improve performance, security, and cost efficiency.
Ensure solutions meet security policies, compliance standards, and cost optimization goals.
Troubleshoot complex cloud deployment issues and stay current with cloud trends.
Stay informed on emerging cloud technologies and industry best practices.