Senior Z/Os Infrastructure & Cloud Architect

3520 Kyndryl South Africa

Gauteng

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Cloud certifications

Exposure to large-scale cloud projects

Job summary

Kyndryl South Africa is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud strategies in Soweto, Gauteng. You will focus on scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions, collaborating with development and operations teams to deliver high-performing architectures.

The role requires 7+ years in IT architecture with a strong cloud background, proficiency across AWS, Azure and GCP, and expertise in Docker/Kubernetes and IaC tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
7+ years of IT architecture experience with a strong cloud focus.
Experience designing and deploying complex solutions on AWS, Azure and GCP.
In-depth cloud knowledge: compute, storage, networking, databases and security.
Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation (IaC).
Strong containerization knowledge (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices.

Responsibilities

Design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Lead evaluation and selection of cloud services to meet business requirements.
Develop migration plans to move existing apps and infrastructure to the cloud.
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams for ongoing management.
Provide technical leadership on cloud best practices, governance, and cost optimization.
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and recommend innovations.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microservices

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Our client is looking for an innovative and experienced Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud strategies in Soweto. This role is pivotal in defining how cloud technologies are leveraged to meet business objectives, focusing on scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness. You will work closely with development and operations teams to architect robust, resilient, and high-performing cloud-based solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of cloud adoption and drive technological advancement within a significant organization.

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Lead the evaluation and selection of appropriate cloud services and technologies to meet business requirements.
Develop migration strategies and plans for moving existing applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure successful implementation and ongoing management of cloud environments.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, governance, and cost optimization.
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, recommending innovations where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience in IT architecture, with a strong focus on cloud computing.
Proven experience designing and deploying complex solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
In-depth knowledge of cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and security.
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.

Benefits