Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Continuous learning budget

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. You will design scalable, secure cloud environments and guide clients and internal teams on best practices across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

You will lead architecture efforts, define requirements, and craft migration roadmaps while communicating complex concepts clearly to stakeholders and providing hands-on technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years IT architecture experience, with 5+ years cloud-focused (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proven design and deployment of complex cloud infrastructures and hybrid environments.
• Strong networking, security, databases, and containerization knowledge in cloud contexts.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure cloud architectures balancing cost and performance.
• Provide technical leadership on cloud best practices and patterns.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to translate requirements into cloud solutions.
• Develop migration roadmaps for moving applications to the cloud.
• Create architectural diagrams, implementation plans and runbooks.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud deployment challenges.

Skills

Cloud architectures

Team leadership

Networking

Security

Containers

Documentation

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join their globally distributed team, operating on a fully remote basis. This pivotal role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of cutting-edge cloud solutions that meet complex business needs and drive technological innovation. You will leverage your deep expertise in cloud technologies to architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud environments, acting as a key technical advisor to clients and internal teams. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned architect to shape the future of cloud infrastructure from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive cloud architectures, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, highly available, and cost-optimized.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, patterns, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into robust cloud solutions.
• Develop migration strategies and roadmaps for moving applications and services to the cloud.
• Create detailed technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges related to cloud deployments and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, with a minimum of 5 years focused on cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proven experience designing and deploying complex cloud infrastructures and hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, databases, and containerization within cloud contexts.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects with a global team in Paarl .