Senior Cloud Solutions Architect (AWS/Azure)

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure. You will lead migrations, drive cloud governance, and optimize costs while translating business needs into robust technical solutions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on AWS and Azure experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to collaborate across development, operations, and business teams. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent.
• Proven senior cloud solutions architecture experience.
• Hands-on with AWS and/or Azure services.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, cost-efficient cloud infrastructure.
• Lead cloud migration of applications and services.
• Develop cloud governance, standards and best practices.
• Evaluate cloud services to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams.
• Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization.
• Provide technical leadership and architecture guidance.
• Stay current with cloud technologies and trends.
• Communicate strategies to stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Technical leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join their innovative team in Centurion, Gauteng. This role is crucial in designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions. You will be responsible for assessing current systems, identifying opportunities for cloud adoption and optimization, and leading the migration of applications and services to cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud computing principles, hands‑on experience with major cloud providers like AWS and Azure, and a strong track record in architecting complex cloud environments. This position requires excellent technical leadership, communication skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. You will work closely with development, operations, and business teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of cloud initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and/or Azure.
• Lead the migration of on‑premises applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Develop and maintain cloud governance policies, standards, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services and technologies to meet business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement and manage cloud environments.
• Ensure cost optimization and efficiency of cloud resource utilization.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud architecture and design.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• Develop and deliver presentations on cloud strategies and solutions to stakeholders.
• Stay current with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or similar senior technical role.
• In-depth knowledge and hands‑on experience with AWS and/or Azure services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, IAM for AWS; Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, VNet, Azure Functions, Azure AD for Azure).
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and data management in cloud environments.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and architectural design skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Experience in managing hybrid cloud environments is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous retirement savings plan, and opportunities for continuous professional development. Employees in Centurion, Gauteng enjoy access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, a supportive team environment, and performance‑based bonuses. The company is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and provides ample opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.