Senior Cloud Solutions Architect - AWS

Placements24; Polokwane; Híbrido; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Generous paid time off

Professional development & certs

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join a fully remote team. You will design, implement, and manage scalable AWS-based cloud solutions, ensuring high availability, security, and cost-efficiency across diverse applications.

The role requires deep cloud expertise and the ability to translate complex business needs into robust architectures. Responsibilities include designing scalable infrastructure, migrating workloads, implementing IaC, and mentoring

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with a strong focus on cloud architecture and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS, EKS).
• Proven experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Strong networking, security, and compliance knowledge in cloud environments.
• Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in remote teams.
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional) desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Design scalable, reliable, and secure AWS-based cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and execute cloud migration strategies.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, cost, and security.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud technologies.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and business teams to deliver solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• Stay current with AWS services and industry trends.
• Maintain architecture diagrams and operational procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and share cloud expertise.

Conhecimentos

Cloud architecture

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD

Automation

Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Ferramentas

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join their fully remote team. This critical role involves designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions, primarily leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS). You will be responsible for architecting cloud infrastructure that supports our client's diverse range of applications and services, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in cloud computing, a strong understanding of best practices, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust cloud architectures. This is a remote-first position, offering significant flexibility and the opportunity to work on impactful projects with a dynamic, globally distributed team. We seek a strategic thinker who can guide technological direction and drive innovation in the cloud space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS.


• Develop comprehensive cloud migration strategies and execute them efficiently.


• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.


• Optimize cloud environments for performance, cost, and security.


• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud technologies and best practices.


• Collaborate with development, operations, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.


• Stay current with AWS services, features, and industry trends.


• Develop and maintain cloud documentation, including architecture diagrams and operational procedures.


• Mentor junior engineers and share cloud expertise across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.


• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a significant focus on cloud architecture and implementation.


• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS, EKS).


• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.


• Strong understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and compliance standards in cloud environments.


• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).


• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote setting.


• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional) are highly desirable.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position offering exceptional work-life balance. Our client provides a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off. Continuous professional development is supported through access to training resources, certifications, and industry conferences. Join a forward-thinking company that is a leader in cloud technology, working with a talented and supportive international team. Be at the forefront of innovation in cloud computing and contribute to impactful projects.