Senior AWS Cloud Architect - Remote & Innovative Solutions

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work environment

Professional development budget

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and bonus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Cloud Solutions Architect with AWS expertise to join a remote leadership team. You will design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure cloud solutions for diverse client needs.

Ideal candidates hold AWS certifications, 5+ years in cloud, and strong skills in architecture, security, networking, and cost optimization. You will drive digital transformation in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent extensive experience in CS/IT.
• 5+ years of cloud computing experience with AWS architecture and design.
• Proven experience deploying production AWS solutions.
• Current AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional) preferred.
• Strong understanding of AWS networking, security, databases, compute and storage.
• Excellent remote communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on AWS services, best practices for migration, deployment, and ongoing management.
• Develop strategies for security, disaster recovery, high availability, and cost optimization within the AWS environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and client teams to deliver robust and scalable cloud architectures.
• Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, proposals, and implementation plans.
• Stay current with the latest AWS services, features, and industry trends, advising on their potential application.

Skills

AWS Architecture

Cloud design

Security in AWS

Networking

Disaster recovery

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Cloud Solutions Architect with AWS expertise to join a remote leadership team. You will design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure cloud solutions for diverse client needs.

Ideal candidates hold AWS certifications, 5+ years in cloud, and strong skills in architecture, security, networking, and cost optimization. You will drive digital transformation in a remote-first environment.