Remote Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Health insurance

Learning & certifications

Flexible hours

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect for a fully remote role within South Africa. The successful candidate will design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, guiding clients through cloud adoption and migration journeys.

You will lead technical design, ensure security and cost efficiency, mentor team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver enterprise-grade architectures in a distributed remote team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in cloud architecture and design with 4+ years focus.
• Experience designing on AWS/Azure/GCP and IaC tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable cloud solutions on AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Lead the architecture and rollout of cloud-native applications and infra.
• Develop migration roadmaps for clients moving to the cloud.
• Advise on cloud security, cost optimization, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and product teams for seamless deployments.
• Create comprehensive architectural documentation and diagrams.
• Mentor junior engineers on cloud architecture principles.

Skills

Cloud architecture

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Stakeholder communication

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in cloud computing services, is actively searching for a highly accomplished Remote Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join their distributed team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions for a wide range of enterprise clients. You will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through their cloud adoption journey, providing expert technical guidance, and ensuring that solutions align with business objectives. We are looking for an individual with deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, architecture patterns, and migration strategies, who is passionate about leveraging cloud technologies to solve complex business challenges. This role requires a proactive, self-motivated professional who can excel in an independent work environment and collaborate effectively with remote teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Lead the technical design and implementation of cloud-native applications and infrastructure.
• Develop migration strategies and roadmaps for clients moving to the cloud.
• Provide expert consultation and technical guidance to clients on cloud best practices, security, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of cloud services.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including diagrams and specifications.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in cloud technologies and industry trends, and evangelize their adoption.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Mentor and guide other technical team members in cloud architecture principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT, with at least 4 years focused on cloud architecture and design.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud networking, security, compute, storage, and database services.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Excellent understanding of microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Highly competitive compensation package.
• Generous performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications.
• Flexible working hours.
• Cutting-edge technology and challenging projects.