Remote Senior Cloud Architect: Strategy, Scale & Security

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Remote-friendly culture

Home office setup allowance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design and deploy scalable, secure cloud infrastructure for teams worldwide, with oversight near Nelspruit.

You will partner with engineering, product and security to define architectural strategy, drive cloud adoption, and deliver cost-effective platforms across AWS, Azure or GCP while mentoring engineers in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years IT experience, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture and design.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services.
• Proven experience with microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop architectural roadmaps, technical strategies, and best practices for cloud adoption and migration.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications and services.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud technologies, services, and emerging trends.
• Conduct architectural reviews, performance analysis, and cost optimization of cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, regulatory requirements, and disaster recovery planning.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Serverless

Networking & security

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design and deploy scalable, secure cloud infrastructure for teams worldwide, with oversight near Nelspruit.

You will partner with engineering, product and security to define architectural strategy, drive cloud adoption, and deliver cost-effective platforms across AWS, Azure or GCP while mentoring engineers in a remote-first environment.