Remote Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Centurion; Remote; ZAR 900.000 - 1.700.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Home office allowance

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

Conferences and certifications

Company laptop

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to lead cloud initiatives in a fully remote, international team. You will design scalable, secure architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP and guide clients through their digital transformation journeys.

You will mentor engineers, develop reference architectures, and advocate automation with Terraform and Kubernetes while communicating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in IT with at least 5 years in cloud architecture.
• Deep expertise in two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, serverless, containers (Kubernetes).

Aufgaben

• Design robust, scalable cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance and best practices for cloud adoption and optimization.
• Develop proofs-of-concept and reference architectures for new services.
• Create detailed designs and architecture diagrams.
• Lead technical discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identify automation opportunities in cloud deployments and management.
• Stay updated on cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Mentor architects and engineers in cloud best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex architectural issues and propose solutions.

Kenntnisse

Cloud architecture

Terraform

Kubernetes

IaC

Security

Networking

Communication

Serverless

Ausbildung

Master's degree or PhD in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in cloud infrastructure services, is looking for an exceptional Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join their fully remote team. This role is critical in designing and architecting innovative, scalable, and secure cloud solutions for a diverse range of enterprise clients. You will leverage your deep expertise in cloud platforms, modern architecture patterns, and infrastructure automation to guide clients through their digital transformation journeys. As a remote-first organization, we emphasize asynchronous communication, autonomy, and results-driven performance. You will collaborate virtually with stakeholders across different time zones, providing technical leadership and strategic guidance. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking individual passionate about cloud technologies and committed to delivering best-in-class solutions, all from the comfort of their chosen remote location. This position offers the unique advantage of contributing to impactful projects without the need for physical relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide expert technical guidance and best practices for cloud adoption and optimization.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and reference architectures for new cloud services and features.
• Create detailed technical designs, architecture diagrams, and documentation.
• Lead technical discussions and present solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency in cloud deployments and management.
• Stay abreast of the latest cloud technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Mentor and guide other architects and engineers in cloud best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex architectural issues and propose effective solutions.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture.
• Deep expertise in at least two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
• Strong understanding of microservices, serverless, containerization (Kubernetes), and other modern architectural patterns.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Excellent understanding of networking, security, and data management in cloud environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote annual salary of R .
• Generous home office setup allowance.
• Unlimited paid time off policy.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, conferences, and certifications.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate global collaboration.
• Annual stipend for professional development.
• Company-provided laptop and peripherals.
• Collaborative virtual team environment.
• The freedom to work from anywhere.