Senior Cloud Architect — Hybrid, Dynamic Multi-Cloud Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Performance bonuses

Paid certifications and training

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructures for enterprise clients in Randburg, Gauteng. This hybrid role combines hands-on architecture with mentorship of a cloud engineering team.

You will drive strategy, governance, and best practices across AWS, Azure and GCP, balancing performance, security, and cost. A strong consulting background and relevant certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 8+ years IT infrastructure and cloud experience
• 4+ years in architecture
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP
• Proficient with Docker and Kubernetes
• IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation
• Security and governance knowledge
• Strong communication and consulting skills
• Cloud certifications desirable

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud architectures across major providers (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Lead technical strategy for cloud adoption, migration and modernization.
• Translate business needs into scalable cloud solutions.
• Create architectural blueprints and documentation for cloud environments.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers on cloud best practices.
• Ensure security, compliance, and cost-efficiency across deployments.
• Stay current with cloud technologies and innovations.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Multi-cloud

IaC Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

Security governance

Networking

Consulting experience

Cloud certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructures for enterprise clients in Randburg, Gauteng. This hybrid role combines hands-on architecture with mentorship of a cloud engineering team.

You will drive strategy, governance, and best practices across AWS, Azure and GCP, balancing performance, security, and cost. A strong consulting background and relevant certifications are highly valued.