Senior Private Cloud Architect

Applicable Limited; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company is seeking a Senior Private Cloud Architect to drive cloud strategies and solutions. This role includes designing scalable cloud solutions, optimizing performance, and providing technical leadership. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge of cloud platforms and DevOps practices, as well as a strong background in infrastructure automation and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT required.
• 5-7 years of experience in cloud architecture preferred.
• Certifications in Dell, Pure, Rubrik, Cisco, VMware are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using Private Cloud technologies.
• Collaborate with DevOps to streamline CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize cloud costs and monitor system performance.

Skills

Cloud architecture

DevOps practices

Infrastructure automation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

VMWare

Job description

Continue to make an impact with a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. At NTT DATA, we are renowned for our technical excellence, leading innovations, and making a difference for our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can continue to grow, belong, and thrive.

Your career here is about believing in yourself and seizing new opportunities and challenges. It’s about expanding your skills and expertise in your current role and preparing yourself for future advancements. That’s why we encourage you to take every opportunity to further your career within our great global team.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experiencedSenior Private Cloud Architectto design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on our Private Cloud Platforms for clients in North America and Europe and Middle East & Africa. The Senior Private Cloud Architect is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for designing and may be required to implement complex cloud-based solutions that meet client’s business and technical requirements.

This role supports and influences sales teams by providing deep expertise in cloud computing technologies and architectures ensuring the effective design, deployment and operation of our cloud-based systems to meet client needs.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation, and will play a key role in driving our cloud strategy and digital transformation initiatives.

This role has the opportunity to design solutions with some of the most innovative global organizations, technologies, accelerating the digital transformation business objectives and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using Private Cloud technologies and solutions
• Lead cloud architecture and infrastructure design sessions with stakeholders.
• Ensure security best practices are followed in all cloud deployments.
• Collaborate with DevOps, development, and security teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize cloud costs and monitor system performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Stay current with Private Cloud services and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
• Architect and implement end-to-end Private Cloud solutions tailored to client and internal project needs.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
• Viewed as a trusted technical advisor to the client and ensure technical solutions will accomplish the client's objectives.
• Designs and architects’ cloud-based systems, ensuring high availability, scalability, performance, and reliability.

Required Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Dell, Pure, Rubrik, Cisco, VM Ware Professional Certifications (or equivalent).
• Advanced knowledge in Public Cloud platforms Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Private Cloud, understanding the specific services offered by each platform.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization services such as VMWare and Cloud native solutions
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred experience:

• Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.
• 5-7 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration (GKE).
• Advanced familiarity with IaC tools and frameworks on hybrid or multi-cloud environments such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure resource Manager, or Google Cloud deployment Manager.
• Knowledge of serverless architecture and microservices.
• Experience in Dell, Pure, Rubrik, Cisco, VM Ware SW, platforms and integrations
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or ELK Stack.
• Background in software development or scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Accelerate your career with us. Apply today