Remote Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 2,001,000 - 3,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work flexibility

Competitive salary and bonuses

Professional growth and certifications

Global collaboration across time zones

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design, develop, and implement scalable, secure cloud solutions for enterprise clients. The role is fully remote, requiring collaboration across time zones and strong communication skills.

You will lead architecture strategy, mentor engineers, and drive digital transformation using AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with emphasis on microservices, containers, serverless, and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years IT architecture experience, 5+ years in cloud solutions architecture.
• Proven design/deploy experience on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), multi-cloud preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Lead requirements assessment and translate into cloud architecture roadmaps.
• Define best practices for cloud infrastructure, security, DR, HA, and cost optimization.
• Create architectural blueprints, specs, and POCs for cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams for seamless deployment.
• Provide technical leadership on cloud tech, microservices, containers, and serverless computing.
• Evaluate new cloud tech and services to enhance solutions.
• Perform performance tuning and root-cause analysis for cloud environments.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers; foster continuous learning.
• Stay updated on cloud trends, tech, and DevOps best practices.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Multi-cloud

DevOps practices

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud security

Communication

Architectural leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

IaC tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding technology services provider, is looking for a highly experienced and innovative Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join their fully remote team. This role is critical in designing, developing, and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions for a diverse range of enterprise clients. You will be instrumental in leveraging cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to solve complex business challenges, drive digital transformation, and optimize existing IT infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, microservices, containerization, serverless technologies, and DevOps practices. This position offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud projects, shape architectural strategies, and mentor other architects and engineers, all from the convenience of your remote workspace. Collaboration with clients and internal teams across different time zones will be a key aspect of this role, requiring excellent communication and virtual collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Lead the assessment of client requirements and translate them into comprehensive cloud architecture designs and roadmaps.
• Define and implement best practices for cloud infrastructure, including security, disaster recovery, high availability, and cost optimization.
• Develop architectural blueprints, technical specifications, and proof-of-concepts for cloud solutions.
• Collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless implementation and deployment of cloud services.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud technologies, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to enhance existing solutions and meet evolving business needs.
• Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for cloud environments.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud computing and DevOps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years focused on cloud solutions architecture.
• Proven expertise in designing and deploying solutions on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), with multi-cloud experience being highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, and data management strategies.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, essential for remote client interaction.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a strong asset.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from your preferred location.
• Opportunity to architect solutions for cutting-edge projects and leading companies.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth, certifications, and training.
• Access to the latest cloud technologies and development tools.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and globally distributed team environment.
• Significant impact on client's digital transformation journeys.