Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Fully remote

Certifications

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect for a fully remote role. You will design scalable, secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, bridging business needs with technical execution.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in IT infrastructure, deep cloud platform experience, and a track record in security, cost optimization, and architecture leadership. This is a fully remote, globally oriented position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a focus on cloud architecture and design.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, identity management, and storage solutions.
• Experience with containerization, microservices, and infrastructure as code is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and document architectural designs, migration strategies, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, security, and cost optimization.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to enhance existing solutions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

GCP

Security

Networking

Infrastructure as Code

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and technically adept Senior Cloud Solutions Architect for a fully remote position. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that meet the business needs of our diverse clientele. This role involves collaborating with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, architecting cloud environments, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud technologies and a proven ability to translate complex business challenges into practical, robust cloud architectures, driving digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on platforms like AWS , Azure, or GCP.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and document architectural designs, migration strategies, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, security, and cost optimization.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to enhance existing solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a focus on cloud architecture and design.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS , Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, identity management, and storage solutions.
• Experience with containerization, microservices, and infrastructure as code is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and cloud certifications.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling.
• Chance to work on diverse and challenging cloud projects for various industries.