Remote Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Career growth & certifications

Health benefits

Diverse projects

Leading-edge tech stack

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join a client team operating in a fully remote capacity. You will design, implement, and manage complex cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring security, scalability, and cost efficiency.

You will lead migrations, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud strategies with business goals, keeping up with evolving services and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of IT infrastructure experience with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture and design.
• Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation and IaC.
• Proven ability deploying large-scale cloud solutions.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance in a cloud context.
• Relevant cloud certifications are highly desirable.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and deploy scalable cloud solutions across major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop cloud strategies aligned with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Lead migrations and implementation of cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Ensure security, compliance, and cost optimization of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams for seamless deployments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices.
• Create architecture diagrams, documentation, and technical specifications.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the knowledge base.
• Stay current with cloud services, trends, and industry best practices.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Multi-cloud

IaC tools

Security & compliance

Networking

Automation

Technical leadership

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned recruitment consultancy, is seeking a seasoned Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join a client's innovative team operating in a fully remote capacity. While the client base may include businesses in **Pretoria, Gauteng**, the role itself is entirely remote, offering significant flexibility. This position requires an expert in designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud infrastructures. You will be responsible for architecting secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions that meet diverse business needs. This is a critical role for driving digital transformation and ensuring our client's partners leverage the full potential of cloud technologies from their chosen remote locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions across major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop comprehensive cloud strategies aligned with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Lead the implementation and migration of applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Ensure the security, compliance, and cost-optimization of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to deliver seamless cloud deployments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, patterns, and emerging technologies.
• Create detailed architecture diagrams, documentation, and technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues and provide solutions.
• Stay current with the latest cloud services, trends, and industry best practices.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the knowledge base.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture and design.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and its core services.
• Proven experience designing and deploying large-scale, complex cloud solutions.
• Strong understanding of networking, security principles, and compliance frameworks in a cloud context.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and automation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical cloud solutions.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, distributed team environment.

Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity, providing exceptional work-life integration.
• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and certifications.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging cloud projects.
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Work with a leading-edge technology stack.