Senior Cloud Architect - Remote AWS & Azure for Enterprise

Placements24; Upington; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design end-to-end cloud strategies for enterprise clients, primarily using AWS and Azure. This remote role emphasizes client-facing leadership and architectural excellence in a global, remote-first team.

You will mentor junior architects, develop blueprints, and guide migrations, security, and cost optimization across cloud platforms. A track record of complex deployments and strong communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years IT experience with a focus on cloud architecture and solution design (AWS, Azure).
• Proven experience deploying complex, enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native technologies, microservices, containers, and serverless computing.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, databases, and data analytics in a cloud context.
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills, able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) desirable.

Responsabilités

• Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions (AWS, Azure) for enterprise clients, aligning with business objectives.
• Lead client workshops and technical discussions to gather requirements and define cloud adoption strategies.
• Develop detailed architectural blueprints, migration plans, and implementation roadmaps.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud best practices, security, governance, and cost optimization.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services, technologies, and third-party integrations.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure successful design and implementation.
• Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, services, and industry trends.
• Create compelling technical documentation, presentations, and proposals.
• Mentor junior architects and provide technical leadership.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud deployment challenges.

Connaissances

Cloud architecture

Solution design

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Serverless

IaC

Terraform

CloudFormation

Security

Networking

Data analytics

Client-facing

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Outils

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design end-to-end cloud strategies for enterprise clients, primarily using AWS and Azure. This remote role emphasizes client-facing leadership and architectural excellence in a global, remote-first team.

You will mentor junior architects, develop blueprints, and guide migrations, security, and cost optimization across cloud platforms. A track record of complex deployments and strong communication is required.