Senior Cloud Solutions Architect - Remote

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary and bonuses commensurate with経験

Private healthcare, dental and vision

Budget for professional development, c

Remote work from anywhere in South Af

Generous paid time off

Direct impact on cloud strategy

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect for a remote-first role to design and implement advanced cloud strategies. This position enables independent work from anywhere in South Africa and requires collaboration with engineering, product, and business teams to translate complex requirements into scalable cloud solutions.

You will architect enterprise cloud environments on AWS/Azure/GCP, drive security, cost optimization, and migration initiatives, and guide platform adoption in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years focused on designing and implementing cloud solutions.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services.
• Proven experience with cloud security best practices, containerization, and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Excellent architectural design skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable working in a fully remote setting.

Responsabilités

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and document comprehensive cloud strategies, roadmaps, and best practices.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security, cost optimization, and performance tuning.
• Lead the technical direction for cloud adoption and migration projects.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless cloud deployment.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to enhance solutions.

Connaissances

Cloud architecture

Cloud platforms

Security best practices

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Remote work

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Outils

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking an exceptional, remote-first Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement advanced cloud strategies. This pivotal role involves architecting scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud environments that empower our client's digital transformation initiatives. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and business teams to translate complex requirements into robust cloud solutions. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a seasoned architect to work independently from any location within ZA, shaping the future of our client's cloud presence and driving technological excellence in a fully remote capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level cloud architectures on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and document comprehensive cloud strategies, roadmaps, and best practices for our client.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security, compliance, cost optimization, and performance tuning.
• Lead the technical direction for cloud adoption and migration projects, ensuring successful transitions.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications in the cloud.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to enhance existing solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years focused on designing and implementing cloud solutions.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services.
• Proven experience with cloud security best practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Excellent architectural design skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable working in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary and performance-based bonuses commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive private healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• The flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for sabbaticals.
• Direct impact on strategic cloud decisions and the company's technological future.