Senior Cloud Architect

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office stipend

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to join a remote-first team delivering scalable, secure cloud solutions on AWS and Azure. You will define cloud strategy, govern architectures, and mentor engineers across the globe from your home office.

Qualifications include 7+ years in IT infrastructure and cloud, Terraform or CloudFormation, and strong security practices. The regional team is based near Vereeniging, South Africa.

Qualifications

• 7+ years IT infrastructure and cloud computing experience.
• Proven AWS and Azure implementations.
• Strong security and governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud solutions on AWS and Azure.
• Develop cloud architecture blueprints, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for cloud migrations and deployments.
• Provide technical leadership on cloud technologies and strategies.
• Evaluate and adopt new cloud services to optimize performance.
• Enforce cloud security policies and compliance requirements.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud environments.
• Lead and mentor junior cloud engineers and architects.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in data analytics and AI solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to join their fully remote team. This role is central to designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructures that power our client's innovative offerings. As a remote-first organization, we foster a culture of autonomy, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing our team members with the flexibility to work from anywhere. The Senior Cloud Architect will be responsible for defining cloud strategy, architecting solutions across multiple cloud platforms (primarily AWS and Azure), and driving best practices in cloud adoption and governance. You will work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure our cloud environments meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale from the comfort of your home office. The team is based in the Vereeniging region, but the role is entirely remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS and Azure.
• Develop cloud architecture blueprints, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful migration and deployment of applications to the cloud.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud technologies, services, and strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and tools to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Implement and enforce cloud security policies and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud environments.
• Conduct performance tuning and cost optimization initiatives for cloud resources.
• Mentor junior cloud engineers and architects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud computing, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex cloud solutions on AWS and Azure.
• Deep understanding of cloud networking, security, storage, and compute services.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies.
• A supportive and innovative company culture.
• Home office stipend.
• Regular virtual team-building and social events.