Senior Cloud Solutions Architect (Remote)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Provident fund

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join a globally distributed team. This fully remote role is based in South Africa and focuses on designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP for a global user base.

The ideal candidate will lead Infrastructure as Code initiatives, uphold security best practices, and collaborate with development and operations to deliver robust cloud solutions while guiding junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure.
• Proven experience with IaC tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong networking, security, and database knowledge in cloud contexts.
• Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, fault-tolerant cloud solutions across providers.
• Lead IaC implementation with Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM.
• Migrate on-premises apps to the cloud.
• Enforce cloud security best practices and data protection.
• Optimize resource usage and manage costs.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and operations teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infra issues.
• Evaluate and adopt new cloud technologies.

Skills

Cloud architecture

IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation/ARM)

CI/CD pipelines

Docker/Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Security best practices

Networking & databases in cloud

Remote work management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing technology firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join their distributed team, working remotely from Rustenburg. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions. You will collaborate with development, operations, and business teams to translate complex requirements into robust cloud architectures. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure as code, and microservices architecture. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, with a primary focus on building cutting-edge cloud solutions for our client's global user base. We are looking for a visionary leader who can drive innovation and best practices in cloud computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable cloud solutions across multiple cloud providers.
• Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Lead the migration of on-premises applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Establish and enforce cloud security best practices, ensuring data protection and compliance.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and cost management.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and operations teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven experience with IaC tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and database technologies in a cloud context.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a strong advantage.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position offering a highly competitive salary of R per annum, commensurate with experience and expertise. Our client provides comprehensive health insurance, a generous provident fund contribution, ample paid time off, and a dedicated budget for professional development and training.

• highly competitive salary of R per annum, commensurate with experience and expertise.
• comprehensive health insurance
• a generous provident fund contribution
• ample paid time off
• a dedicated budget for professional development and training

You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects with a talented, globally distributed team, shaping the future of cloud technology from your home office, no matter your location, including Rustenburg.