Senior Cloud Architect

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Home office allowance

Flexible work hours

Professional development

Generous PTO

Retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to join a fully remote team while based near Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA. Lead design, migration, and optimization of scalable cloud infrastructures for multiple clients across AWS, Azure, and GCP, with strong emphasis on security and IaC.

You will mentor engineers, implement CI/CD pipelines, and ensure best practices in DevOps, networking, and compliance. This remote opportunity offers flexible hours and professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computing, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years IT/infrastructure experience with 4+ years in cloud architecture.
• Proven experience designing and deploying on AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Aufgaben

• Design robust, scalable, and secure cloud architectures.
• Lead cloud migration strategies and project execution.
• Optimize cost, performance, and reliability of cloud environments.

Kenntnisse

Cloud architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

CI/CD

IaC

Security

Networking

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in cloud-native solutions, is seeking a talented Senior Cloud Architect to join their remote team. While the position is based out of Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA, this role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from your preferred location. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructures for our diverse client base. This role requires deep expertise in one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, DevOps practices, and security principles. You will play a crucial role in guiding our clients through their cloud adoption journey, providing strategic advice, and ensuring the successful migration and operation of their workloads in the cloud. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact on digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Develop cloud migration strategies and oversee the execution of migration projects.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, cost, and reliability.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Define and enforce cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to cloud engineers and other team members.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, services and trends.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation and diagrams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 4 years focused on cloud architecture.
• Proven expertise in designing and deploying solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and IaC tools.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and database concepts in cloud environments.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote role.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• 401(k) matching or equivalent retirement plan.
• Home office allowance and support for remote work setup.
• Flexible work hours and a supportive remote culture.