Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design scalable, reliable cloud infrastructures. This hybrid role collaborates with engineering, product, and stakeholders to define cloud strategy and architecture.

You will oversee deployment, migration, and management of cloud-based solutions while mentoring teams on best practices. The position offers a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, focusing on AWS, Azure, or GCP deployments

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT infrastructure with at least 4 years in cloud architecture.
• Experience designing and deploying solutions on AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, databases and compute services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop migration strategies for moving existing applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Ensure security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to deploy and manage cloud services.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship on cloud best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

IT infrastructure

Security principles

Networking

Databases

Compute services

Hybrid work experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructures. This hybrid role involves collaborating with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to define cloud strategy and architecture. You will be responsible for overseeing the deployment, migration, and management of cloud-based solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to best practices. This is a key position for an individual passionate about cloud technologies and driving innovation within a hybrid work model that combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. You will guide technical decisions and mentor teams on cloud best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust cloud architectures on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.


• Develop migration strategies for moving existing applications and infrastructure to the cloud.


• Ensure the security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of cloud solutions.


• Collaborate with development and operations teams to deploy and manage cloud services.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship on cloud best practices and emerging technologies.


• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and implement solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.


• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 4 years focused on cloud architecture and implementation.


• Proven experience designing and deploying solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, networking, databases, and compute services.


• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.


• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with experience in hybrid work environments.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.


• Hybrid work model offering a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.


• Generous allowance for professional certifications and training.


• Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and challenging projects.