Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Home office stipend

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join a fully remote team. You will design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructures across leading platforms, translating complex requirements into effective architectural designs.

The role emphasizes cloud governance, DevOps practices, and mentoring engineers in a remote-first environment, driving innovation and digital transformation across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 5+ years of cloud architecture experience.
• Experience across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
• Strong DevOps and security fundamentals.
• Excellent remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect highly available, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Develop and implement infrastructure-as-code strategies using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Lead migration of applications to the cloud with minimal disruption.
• Establish cloud governance, security best practices, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize cloud performance and cost-efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Remote collaboration

Leadership

Security fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions that support critical business operations. You will work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, collaborating virtually with engineering and business teams to translate complex requirements into effective architectural designs. This is an excellent opportunity for a cloud expert who thrives in a remote-first environment, driving innovation and delivering resilient cloud strategies that empower the organization's digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect highly available, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Develop and implement infrastructure-as-code strategies using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Lead the migration of existing applications and infrastructure to the cloud environment, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Establish and enforce cloud governance, security best practices, and compliance standards across the organization.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize applications for cloud performance and cost-efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and other technical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms.
• Proven expertise in cloud computing concepts , including compute, storage, networking, databases, and security.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for success in a remote, distributed team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous remote work stipend and home office support.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, certifications, and continuous learning in cloud technologies.
• A flexible, remote-first work culture that emphasizes autonomy and work-life balance.