Senior Cloud Solutions Architect (AWS)

Placements24; Durban; Hybride; ZAR 1 976 000 - 2 964 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Health insurance coverage

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Home office equipment stipend

Company laptop and licenses

Virtual team-building events

Résumé du poste

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to lead AWS-centric cloud initiatives in a remote-first team. You will design, deploy, and optimize scalable, secure cloud infrastructure that aligns with business goals while guiding engineering and ops across time zones.

You will own architectural blueprints, drive migration roadmaps, enforce best practices, optimize costs, and document configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Proven AWS-focused Cloud Solutions Architect experience.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation.
• Experience designing microservices, containers, and serverless.
• Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• CI/CD and DevOps experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Remote work experience and self-management valued.
• AWS certifications desirable.
• Experience working in a fully remote capacity is a strong plus.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement cloud solutions on AWS with scalability, security, and reliability.
• Develop architectural blueprints and roadmaps for migration, adoption, and optimization.
• Provide technical leadership on cloud best practices, services, and technologies.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to deploy cloud-native applications.
• Perform cost analysis and implement cost optimization for AWS resources.
• Define and enforce security standards and compliance in the cloud environment.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide timely resolution.
• Evaluate and recommend new AWS services and technologies.
• Document cloud architecture, processes, and configurations.

Connaissances

AWS expertise

Microservices architecture

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation)

CI/CD & DevOps

Problem-solving & communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Outils

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join their remote-first team. This role is critical in shaping and implementing robust cloud strategies, primarily focusing on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem. You will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions that align with business objectives. As a remote-first employee, you will leverage cutting-edge collaboration tools to work seamlessly with distributed teams across various time zones. This position offers the chance to work on challenging projects, influence architectural decisions, and contribute to the innovation of cloud services. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about cloud technology, possess exceptional problem-solving skills, and thrive in a flexible, independent work environment. Your expertise will be vital in guiding our client's cloud journey and ensuring the delivery of resilient and high-performing applications. Embrace the future of work with a company that prioritizes flexibility and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Develop architectural blueprints and roadmaps for cloud migration, adoption, and optimization.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, services, and technologies.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to deploy and manage cloud-native applications.
• Perform cost analysis and implement cost optimization strategies for AWS resources.
• Define and enforce security standards and compliance requirements within the cloud environment.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide timely resolution.
• Evaluate and recommend new AWS services and technologies to enhance existing solutions.
• Document cloud architecture, processes, and configurations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect, with a deep specialization in AWS.
• Strong understanding of core AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation).
• Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional) are highly desirable.
• Experience working in a **fully remote** capacity is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and training budgets.
• Home office equipment stipend.
• Company-provided laptop and necessary software licenses.
• Virtual team-building events and social activities.