Senior Cloud Architect — Remote & Cloud-native Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Learning resources

Remote work option

Development tools

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Architect to design and oversee scalable, secure cloud-based systems across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will lead architectural decisions, define standards, and mentor teams, while coordinating with stakeholders to translate requirements into robust solutions.

The role emphasizes microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC practices, with opportunities for remote collaboration and regional impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years in systems architecture; 5+ years cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience designing and implementing complex cloud solutions including microservices and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong networking, security, databases, and data storage knowledge in cloud contexts.
• CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• IaC tooling experience (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) desirable.
• Experience with distributed teams, preferably connected to Port Elizabeth tech community.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee scalable cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Define standards and best practices for cloud architecture and development.
• Lead evaluation of cloud services and third-party solutions.
• Develop architectural documentation and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering to implement designs.
• Ensure secure, IaC-driven architecture and integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams.
• Stay current with cloud technologies and trends.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microservices

CI/CD

Security

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Architect to design and oversee scalable, secure cloud-based systems across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will lead architectural decisions, define standards, and mentor teams, while coordinating with stakeholders to translate requirements into robust solutions.

The role emphasizes microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC practices, with opportunities for remote collaboration and regional impact.