Remote Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybride; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Home office setup allowance

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design, implement and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure for global clients from Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will translate complex business needs into robust solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Lead IaC efforts with Terraform/CloudFormation/ARM, ensure security and cost optimization, and mentor engineering teams while staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or engineering required; master's preferred.
• 8+ years IT infra experience with 5+ in cloud architecture.
• Proven AWS/Azure/GCP design and deployment experience.
• Strong IaC, containerization, and security expertise.

Responsabilités

• Design scalable, highly available cloud solutions across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Lead evaluation and selection of cloud services and tools.
• Create migration plans and IaC implementations.
• Enforce security, compliance and cost optimization practices.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Address complex cloud issues and collaborate with sales teams.
• Stay current with cloud trends and new services.

Connaissances

Cloud architecture

IaC & automation

Security & compliance

Multi-cloud strategy

Strong communication

Mentorship

Formation

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree (plus)

Outils

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in enterprise software solutions, is actively seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Cloud Solutions Architect . This role is critical for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure for our diverse clientele. You will be the primary technical advisor, responsible for translating complex business requirements into robust cloud solutions across major platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation in cloud technologies. This is a fully remote position, offering significant flexibility and the opportunity to work with a dynamic, international team from the comfort of your home, serving clients globally, including those in Mossel Bay, Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Lead the technical evaluation and selection of cloud services and third-party technologies.
• Develop comprehensive cloud migration strategies and execution plans.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Ensure cloud environments adhere to security best practices, compliance regulations, and cost optimization strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams during development and deployment.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with sales and pre-sales teams to understand client needs and propose suitable solutions.
• Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, services, and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture and design.
• Proven experience architecting and deploying solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Strong understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless technologies.
• Deep knowledge of cloud networking, security principles, and identity management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly preferred.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers exceptional flexibility and autonomy. Our client provides a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, and performance-based incentives. A generous allowance for home office setup and professional development (conferences, certifications) is included. The company fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities for significant career growth. Work with cutting-edge technologies and make a tangible impact on global businesses, irrespective of your physical location near Mossel Bay, Western Cape .