34 Aws Architect jobs in South Africa

• Design scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems using AWS services.
• Create architecture diagrams and documentation for proposed solutions.
• Lead cloud migration efforts from on-premises to AWS, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transitions.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend AWS cloud solutions to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Implement AWS best practices for security, identity, and compliance, ensuring all systems meet regulatory requirements.
• Set up and maintain AWS security features like IAM, security groups, and network access control lists.
• Analyze and recommend AWS services that offer the most value and cost savings for business needs.
• Utilize AWS pricing models, including Reserved Instances, Spot Instances, and Savings Plans.
• Work closely with DevOps, development, and IT teams to implement solutions and automate deployment pipelines using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with AWS infrastructure and services.
• Set up AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and other monitoring tools to track system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure reliable backup and disaster recovery strategies are in place using services like AWS Backup, S3, and Glacier.
• Continuously explore new AWS services and tools, recommending how they can benefit the business.
• Experienced in designing and implementing AWS cloud solutions.
• Proven experience in working with EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, and other AWS services.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture and AWS best practices, including multi-region architecture, auto-scaling, and load balancing.
• Familiarity with network architecture, including VPNs, subnets, route tables, and security groups.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, ) and scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• 5 years+ experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person

• Design scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems using AWS services.
• Create architecture diagrams and documentation for proposed solutions.
• Lead cloud migration efforts from on-premises to AWS, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transitions.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend AWS cloud solutions to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Implement AWS best practices for security, identity, and compliance, ensuring all systems meet regulatory requirements
• Set up and maintain AWS security features like IAM, security groups, and network access control lists.
• Analyze and recommend AWS services that offer the most value and cost savings for business needs.
• Utilize AWS pricing models, including Reserved Instances, Spot Instances, and Savings Plans.
• Work closely with DevOps, development, and IT teams to implement solutions and

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with AWS infrastructure and services.
• Set up AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and other monitoring tools to track system

• Ensure reliable backup and disaster recovery strategies are in place using services like AWS Backup, S3, and Glacier.
• Continuously explore new AWS services and tools, recommending how they can benefit the business.
• Experienced in designing and implementing AWS cloud solutions.
• Proven experience in working with EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, and other AWS services.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture and AWS best practices, including multi-region architecture, auto-scaling, and load balancing.
• Familiarity with network architecture, including VPNs, subnets, route tables, and security groups.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js) and

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer / Architect to join a leading global software house expanding its footprint in South Africa. You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and scaling next-generation ERP and business management solutions used worldwide across automotive, retail, and wholesale distribution sectors.

This role is perfect for a senior engineer who thrives on complex problem-solving, loves clean architecture, and enjoys working across cloud, containers, and modern frameworks.

What You’ll Do:

• Architect and develop scalable web applications in Ruby on Rails.
• Build and optimise cloud-native solutions in AWS and/or Azure.
• Design and deliver secure, high-performance RESTful APIs.
• Guide and mentor team members, providing technical leadership and architectural vision.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver impactful, user-focused solutions

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven track record in Ruby on Rails application development.
• Strong knowledge of AWS/Azure cloud infrastructure and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Advanced experience with PostgreSQL and database optimization
• Solid grounding in secure-by-design principles
• Bonus points for exposure to:
• C#, JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, Ember)
• HTML5/CSS3, Linux/OSX command line
• AI/ML applications
• Ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders, and provide clear technical guidance.

The Deal:

• Reference number: GZ60805
• Permanent role, hybrid in Bryanston, Cape Town, or Durban
• Salary: up to R1.6m per annum CTC (negotiable depending on experience)

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The AWS Cloud Solutions Architect will partner with the AWS brand and sales teams to design, architect, and, where feasible, assist in implementing AWS services and solutions for business partners and their clients. This role provides technical guidance, showcases the value of AWS solutions, and supports partners throughout their AWS journey, helping them grow their AWS business.

The role requires solving complex business challenges using AWS services, managing the technical sales cycle, conducting technical demonstrations, delivering enablement workshops, and engaging with partners and clients as a trusted technical advisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage weekly with AWS vendor technical counterparts to stay aligned on solutions, updates, and technical support.
• Conduct at least four proactive technical engagements per month with business partners to provide guidance and solution recommendations.
• Collaborate with sales teams to participate in at least four partner engagements per month, supporting technical sales initiatives.
• Deliver all technical pre- and post-sales activities as required by the AWS brand, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to partners and clients, assisting them in understanding and leveraging AWS services and solutions.
• Conduct technical demonstrations, workshops, and enablement sessions to showcase AWS value propositions and solutions.
• Support partners in progressing through the AWS Partner Journey and expanding their AWS business footprint.
• Maintain comprehensive communication with all stakeholders regarding project updates, technical recommendations, and solution delivery.

REQUIREMENTS:

Internal training associated with competencies:

• During the first week of your employment, you'll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to guide you through your on-the-job training experience seamlessly.
• Must obtain and maintain relevant AWS certifications to stay current with cloud technology and remain effective in the role.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc in Computer Science or related tertiary education qualification in IT.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional. (Essential)
• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, AWS Specialty Certifications. (Preferred)
• Willing to obtain and maintain relevant AWS certifications to stay current with cloud technology and remain effective in the role as outlined by the employer.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of AWS services, cloud architecture, and technical protocols.
• Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, IP addressing).
• Experience with scripting languages, relational databases, and NoSQL technologies.
• Solid experience in using AWS CloudFormation and deep knowledge and understanding of infrastructure as code (YAML or JSON).
• Expertise in cloud security concepts.
• Knowledge of AWS Organizations, Control Tower, Landing Zones, and cost optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with AWS Partner Network (APN) programs, offerings, competencies, and specialities is advantageous.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills:

• Strong consultative approach with proven relationship-building skills.
• Ability to establish trust and become a technical advisor to partners and clients.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly.

ABILITY TO MEET JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of technical experience in a cloud solutions architecture position.
• Experience with cloud computing technologies, enterprise architecture, and enterprise application integration.
• Hands-on experience with servers, storage, networking, and cloud infrastructure management.
• Experience with Linux, Unix, Solaris, Ubuntu, and Windows operating systems.

OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Office-based working environment.
• Semi-formal dress code.
• 08:00 – 17:00
• Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Reliable transport to and from the office.

NOTE:

• This is a permanent position subject to a successful three-month probationary period.
• You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
• Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
• You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
• Duties must be performed` faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
• You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
• You may be required, within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform

Linkfields Innovations is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join our technology team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions that enable business agility, innovation, and scalability. This role requires a balance of strategic vision, technical expertise, and hands-on execution to ensure our cloud ecosystem remains secure, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

Cloud Architecture & Design

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

• Create solution architecture documents and technical designs that align with business and IT strategies.

• Define cloud reference architectures, patterns, and reusable frameworks for scalability and performance.

• Design and implement hybrid cloud strategies integrating on-premises systems with cloud platforms.

Cloud Security & Compliance

• Ensure security by design in all cloud solutions (encryption, IAM, firewalls, zero-trust models).

• Develop and enforce governance policies, compliance frameworks, and data protection standards.

• Monitor and manage cloud compliance with regulatory requirements (POPIA, GDPR, ISO27001, etc.).

• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies in cloud environments.

Migration & Transformation

• Lead and manage application and infrastructure migrations to the cloud.

• Assess existing systems, define migration roadmaps, and modernize legacy applications.

• Guide teams in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices adoption.

• Evaluate and recommend cloud-native services to improve agility and reduce costs.

Automation & Optimization

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates.

• Automate provisioning, scaling, and monitoring to optimize operational efficiency.

• Track and manage cloud costs, recommending optimization strategies to achieve budget goals.

• Establish CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps engineers.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and operations to ensure alignment on cloud solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and present recommendations for innovation.

Support & Monitoring

• Oversee cloud system health, availability, and performance monitoring.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

• Provide documentation, technical guidelines, and knowledge sharing across teams.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or solution design.

• In-depth expertise with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

• Strong experience with networking, virtualization, storage, and distributed systems.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM templates).

• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

• Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and compliance frameworks.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect.

• Experience in the financial services or highly regulated industries.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architectures.

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch).

• Experience leading large-scale cloud migration and transformation projects.

Lead/Principal Software Architect (Python, React, GCP & AWS)
Role Summary
We are representing a remote-first technology consultancy looking for a hands-on Principal Architect to define the technical vision for complex, global client projects.

As the senior technical authority in your domain, you will be responsible for making the critical architectural decisions that shape the future of our client's products, while also staying close to the code and mentoring senior developers and engineering leads.

This role is ideal for an expert engineer who thrives on solving large-scale technical challenges and is passionate about building secure, scalable, and resilient systems.

You will lead by example, setting the standard for engineering excellence and guiding teams to deliver high-quality software on a modern, cloud-native stack.

Why This is a Great Move for You

• Define the End-to-End Technical Vision This is your opportunity to own the complete technical strategy for major products. You will make the foundational architectural decisions, create the technical roadmap, and ensure the long-term success and scalability of the platform.
• Lead and Influence Across Teams Act as the senior technical authority and a force multiplier for our engineering organisation. You will guide multiple development teams, mentor Lead Engineers, and influence the broader technology strategy.
• Remain Hands-On with Modern Technology This is not a purely theoretical role. You will stay deeply technical by designing systems, writing proof-of-concept code, and setting the standard for quality with a modern stack including Python, FastAPI, React, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud environments (GCP/AWS).
• Solve Enterprise-Scale Problems Tackle the most complex technical challenges for large, international clients. You will be responsible for designing systems that are secure, highly available, and built to operate on a global scale.

What You'll Be Doing

• Owning the high-level architecture and long-term technical roadmap for key product areas.
• Designing scalable, secure, and resilient systems on GCP and AWS.
• Mentoring Lead and Senior Engineers to cultivate technical excellence within the teams.
• Staying hands-on by writing proofs-of-concept and establishing engineering best practices and patterns.
• Collaborating with product leadership and client stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience as a Staff, Principal, or Architect-level software engineer.
• Expert-level knowledge of Python and modern web frameworks like FastAPI.
• Deep architectural experience with cloud platforms (GCP and AWS) and container orchestration with Kubernetes.
• A strong foundation in Security Engineering and designing secure-by-default systems.
• Proven ability to lead and influence senior technical staff and communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Experience with frontend technologies like React is beneficial.

Description
The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking a skilled DevOps Architect to join our team at Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this role, you'll work closely with customers to design, implement, and manage AWS solutions that meet their technical requirements and business objectives. You'll be a key player in driving customer success through their cloud journey, providing technical expertise and best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Possessing a deep understanding of AWS products and services, as a DevOps Architect you will be proficient in architecting complex, scalable, and secure solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer. You'll work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, assess current infrastructure, and propose effective migration strategies to AWS. As trusted advisors to our customers, providing guidance on industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions, you will be responsible for leading the implementation process, ensuring adherence to best practices, optimizing performance, and managing risks throughout the project.

Professional Services engage in a wide variety of projects for customers and partners, providing collective experience from across the AWS customer base and are obsessed about strong success for the Customer. Our team collaborates across the entire AWS organization to bring access to product and service teams, to get the right solution delivered and drive feature innovation based upon customer needs.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage large projects or smaller engagements independently using your business and technical skills
• Deliver best practices recommendations and highly technical implementations with cross-product integrations based on customer needs
• Share best practices with customers of all sizes on the value proposition of , and conduct one-to-few and one-to-many workshop sessions to transfer knowledge to customers
• Build deep relationships with our customers across the board and become a technical advisor solving complex challenges
• Write or otherwise contribute to customer-facing publications such as whitepapers and blog posts
• Work with the professional services leadership team to hire, develop, train, and promote the practice

About The Team
AWS Global Services

AWS Global Services includes experts from across AWS who help our customers design, build, operate, and secure their cloud environments. Customers innovate with AWS Professional Services, upskill with AWS Training and Certification, optimize with AWS Support and Managed Services, and meet objectives with AWS Security Assurance Services. Our expertise and emerging technologies include AWS Partners, AWS Sovereign Cloud, AWS International Product, and the Generative AI Innovation Center. You'll join a diverse team of technical experts in dozens of countries who help customers achieve more with the AWS cloud.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders (technical or non-technical)
• Strong hands-on experience building CI/CD workflows and using scripting languages (one or more languages, e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, Go, PowerShell)
• Excellent experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloudformation.)
• Strong experience with automation tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with software deployment and orchestration technologies e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Chef, Puppet, Salt, Ansible in production environments
• Hands-on experience with serverless technologies
• Hands-on experience with continuous services like Code Deploy, Jenkins, Bamboo and Artifactory
• Understanding of microservices and distributed architecture
• AWS Developer and Engineer certified or similar certifications or equivalent practical experience

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company
- Amazon Web Services South Africa Pvt Ltd - D71

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