91 Cloud Architect jobs in South Africa

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Cloud Architect (Senior Manager level) to lead the design and delivery of robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions across a range of industries and technologies. This role is technology agnostic , meaning it requires deep architectural expertise and experience across multiple cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, private/hybrid cloud), rather than alignment with a single provider.

As a senior manager, you will be responsible for defining cloud strategies, architecting solutions across cloud platforms, leading high-impact engagements, and developing cloud capability across the business. You will also advise clients and stakeholders on cloud adoption, transformation, modernisation , and optimisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Strategy

• Design end-to-end, technology-agnostic cloud architectures that meet both current and future business and technical requirements.

• Lead the development of cloud strategies and roadmaps across multi-cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS and GP)

• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to align cloud architecture with enterprise goals and transformation plans.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective technical solutions.

• Lead architecture assessments, reference model development, and architectural governance for cloud initiatives.

• Oversee the design and implementation of solutions for infrastructure, data, security, and applications across diverse cloud platforms.

Cloud Advisory & Consulting

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external clients, offering vendor-neutral guidance on cloud capabilities, trade-offs, and operating models.

• Support cloud adoption journeys, including migration, cloud-native development, platform modernisation , and DevSecOps enablement.

• Provide thought leadership on emerging cloud trends, tools, and services across providers.

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Lead cloud architecture reviews, security and compliance design, and operational readiness assessments.

• Define architectural patterns, standards, and reusable frameworks to ensure delivery consistency.

• Coach and mentor cloud engineers, solution architects, and delivery teams across engagements.

Stakeholder Management & Delivery Oversight

• Interface with CIOs, CTOs, enterprise architects, and program leads to communicate architectural direction and technical risk.

• Support business development and pre-sales by contributing to proposals, solution shaping, and client workshops.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture and solution design, with at least 5+ years in cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid cloud models.

• Proven expertise in designing and delivering cloud solutions across infrastructure, application, data, and integration layers.

• Proven experience in software development (e.g., Java, .NET, or Python), with a solid understanding of how engineering drives good architecture.

• Strong working knowledge of security, networking, automation ( IaC ), DevOps/ DevSecOps , and container platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).

• Experience with cloud migration, multi-cloud strategies, and cloud-native architecture patterns.

• Familiarity with TOGAF, SABSA, or similar enterprise architecture frameworks is a plus.

• Certifications across multiple providers (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect) are desirable but not mandatory.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or a related field, advanced degree preferred.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, particularly with C-level and business stakeholders.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Cloud Strategy & Roadmapping

• Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Architecture Design

• Solution Architecture & Systems Integration

• Cost Optimisation & Operational Excellence

• Security & Compliance by Design

• Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Stakeholder Influence & Executive Communication

Preferred certifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

• TOGAF , SABSA, or similar

• DevOps or security certifications (e.g., CKAD, CKA, CISSP)

Travel Requirements

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Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance.

Those in cloud and network architecture at PwC will focus on designing and implementing efficient and secure solutions for clients. You will be leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimise infrastructure and enhance connectivity.


Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  
  

Management Level
Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance.

Those in cloud and network architecture at PwC will focus on designing and implementing efficient and secure solutions for clients. You will be leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimise infrastructure and enhance connectivity.


Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  
  

• Design end-to-end, technology-agnostic cloud architectures that meet both current and future business and technical requirements.

• Lead the development of cloud strategies and roadmaps across multi-cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS and GP)

• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to align cloud architecture with enterprise goals and transformation plans.

• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective technical solutions.

• Lead architecture assessments, reference model development, and architectural governance for cloud initiatives.

• Oversee the design and implementation of solutions for infrastructure, data, security, and applications across diverse cloud platforms.

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external clients, offering vendor-neutral guidance on cloud capabilities, trade-offs, and operating models.

• Support cloud adoption journeys, including migration, cloud-native development, platform modernisation , and DevSecOps enablement.

• Provide thought leadership on emerging cloud trends, tools, and services across providers.

• Lead cloud architecture reviews, security and compliance design, and operational readiness assessments.

• Define architectural patterns, standards, and reusable frameworks to ensure delivery consistency.

• Coach and mentor cloud engineers, solution architects, and delivery teams across engagements.

• Interface with CIOs, CTOs, enterprise architects, and program leads to communicate architectural direction and technical risk.

• Support business development and pre-sales by contributing to proposals, solution shaping, and client workshops.

• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture and solution design, with at least 5+ years in cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid cloud models.

• Proven expertise in designing and delivering cloud solutions across infrastructure, application, data, and integration layers.

• Proven experience in software development (e.g., Java, .NET, or Python), with a solid understanding of how engineering drives good architecture.

• Strong working knowledge of security, networking, automation ( IaC ), DevOps/ DevSecOps , and container platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).

• Experience with cloud migration, multi-cloud strategies, and cloud-native architecture patterns.

• Familiarity with TOGAF, SABSA, or similar enterprise architecture frameworks is a plus.

• Certifications across multiple providers (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect) are desirable but not mandatory.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or a related field, advanced degree preferred.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, particularly with C-level and business stakeholders.

• Cloud Strategy & Roadmapping

• Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Architecture Design

• Solution Architecture & Systems Integration

• Cost Optimisation & Operational Excellence

• Security & Compliance by Design

• Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Stakeholder Influence & Executive Communication

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

• TOGAF , SABSA, or similar

• DevOps or security certifications (e.g., CKAD, CKA, CISSP)

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Job Posting End Date
August 14, 2025

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Architect to join our team in the Financial Services industry. The Cloud Architect will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud technologies, security protocols, and industry best practices, with a focus on optimizing performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud infrastructure construction and cloud migration solution design
• Lead modernization and migration efforts for on-premises workloads to the cloud
• Possess knowledge and hands-on experience in building and managing cloud and hybrid solutions, specifically in Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of enterprise IT strategies and concepts
• Exhibit a track record of effectively prioritizing and executing tasks under high-pressure conditions
• Spearhead the development of resilient cloud hosting architectures
• Implement industry best practices and frameworks for service controls
• Manage technical documentation, including bulletins and release notes for known issues
• Collaborate with management to identify areas for improvement, enhancing overall environment integrity and functionality
• Take ownership of technical cases, including escalation and management until resolution
• Proficient in provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud computing services
• Experienced in implementing Cloud Adoption Frameworks
• Exposure to support roles and familiarity with IT Service management (ITIL) methodologies
• Working knowledge of relevant data privacy, security practices, and laws
• Skilled in performance optimization and capacity planning for virtualized environments
• Knowledgeable in SAN storage and backup environment administration
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts
• Solid understanding of a wide range of ICT technologies
• Experienced in supporting Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server and Client OS, Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services, SQL, IIS, DNS, and DHCP
• Expertise in Cloud Hosting Platforms, App Modernization, and Automation across Web, APIs, Databases, and operating systems

• IT qualification coupled with over 4 years of experience as a Support Engineer, focusing on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) products
• ±3 years of experience in designing and supporting Microsoft Azure environments, encompassing IaaS and PaaS
• Certified as a Microsoft Azure/ Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including services such as compute, storage, networking, and security
• Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, containers, microservices, serverless computing, and DevOps practices
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go for automation and scripting tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Client based in Gauteng is seeking a Cloud Architect to oversee cloud computing architecture through deployment, management, and support for cloud applications.

Responsibilities:

• Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on building cloud infrastructure and the design of cloud migration solutions.
• Modernizing and migrating on-prem workloads to cloud.
• Knowledge and experience in building and managing cloud and hybrid solutions in Azure and M365.
• Thorough understanding of enterprise IT Strategies and Concepts.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Drive the development of robust cloud hosting architecture.
• Implement industry best practice frameworks and controls on their services.
• Administration of technical documentation, bulletins and release notes for known problems.
• Supporting the Support Staff in resolving tickets.
• Communicate areas for improvement to management to improve the overall integrity and functionality of the environment in the organization.
• Follow-up on technical cases including escalation and management of the case until case closure.

Requirements:

• Tertiary IT qualification and matric with 4 years+ experience as a Support Engineer with emphasis on Microsoft products.
• Azure Solutions Architect Certification.
• Azure Administrator Certification.
• Microsoft Associate certification.
• Cisco networking certification.
• ToGAF Level 1 Certified.
• Experience in provisioning, configuring and maintaining cloud computing services.
• Implementation of Cloud Adoption Frameworks.
• Previous exposure to support roles and IT Service management (ITIL) methodologies.
• Working knowledge of applicable data privacy and security practices and laws.
• Experience with performance optimization and capacity planning of virtualized environments.
• Knowledge of SAN storage and backup environment administration.
• Working knowledge of cloud security concepts.
• Solid working knowledge of current ICT technologies across a wide variety of technical disciplines.
• Experience supporting Microsoft technology, including, but not limited to: Windows Server and Client OS, Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services, SQL, IIS, DNS, and DHCP.
• Expert knowledge of Cloud Hosting Platforms, App Modernization, Automation across Web, APIs, Databases and operating systems.
• 3+ years of experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Monthly

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Cloud Architect (Senior Manager level) to lead the design and delivery of robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions across a range of industries and technologies. This role is technology agnostic , meaning it requires deep architectural expertise and experience across multiple cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, private/hybrid cloud), rather than alignment with a single provider.

As a senior manager, you will be responsible for defining cloud strategies, architecting solutions across cloud platforms, leading high-impact engagements, and developing cloud capability across the business. You will also advise clients and stakeholders on cloud adoption, transformation, modernisation , and optimisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Strategy

• Design end-to-end, technology-agnostic cloud architectures that meet both current and future business and technical requirements.

• Lead the development of cloud strategies and roadmaps across multi-cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS and GP)

• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to align cloud architecture with enterprise goals and transformation plans.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective technical solutions.

• Lead architecture assessments, reference model development, and architectural governance for cloud initiatives.

• Oversee the design and implementation of solutions for infrastructure, data, security, and applications across diverse cloud platforms.

Cloud Advisory & Consulting

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external clients, offering vendor-neutral guidance on cloud capabilities, trade-offs, and operating models.

• Support cloud adoption journeys, including migration, cloud-native development, platform modernisation , and DevSecOps enablement.

• Provide thought leadership on emerging cloud trends, tools, and services across providers.

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Lead cloud architecture reviews, security and compliance design, and operational readiness assessments.

• Define architectural patterns, standards, and reusable frameworks to ensure delivery consistency.

• Coach and mentor cloud engineers, solution architects, and delivery teams across engagements.

Stakeholder Management & Delivery Oversight

• Interface with CIOs, CTOs, enterprise architects, and program leads to communicate architectural direction and technical risk.

• Support business development and pre-sales by contributing to proposals, solution shaping, and client workshops.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture and solution design, with at least 5+ years in cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid cloud models.

• Proven expertise in designing and delivering cloud solutions across infrastructure, application, data, and integration layers.

• Proven experience in software development (e.g., Java, .NET, or Python), with a solid understanding of how engineering drives good architecture.

• Strong working knowledge of security, networking, automation ( IaC ), DevOps/ DevSecOps , and container platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).

• Experience with cloud migration, multi-cloud strategies, and cloud-native architecture patterns.

• Familiarity with TOGAF, SABSA, or similar enterprise architecture frameworks is a plus.

• Certifications across multiple providers (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect) are desirable but not mandatory.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or a related field, advanced degree preferred.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, particularly with C-level and business stakeholders.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Cloud Strategy & Roadmapping

• Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Architecture Design

• Solution Architecture & Systems Integration

• Cost Optimisation & Operational Excellence

• Security & Compliance by Design

• Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Stakeholder Influence & Executive Communication

Preferred certifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

• TOGAF , SABSA, or similar

• DevOps or security certifications (e.g., CKAD, CKA, CISSP)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Job Posting End Date

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to be accountable for crafting, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based and hybrid solutions, customized to meet the demands and objectives of the organization.

This individual will work in close collaboration with technical and business teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs, scrutinize the current infrastructure, and recommend innovative cloud-based solutions that are in line with the overarching organizational goals

The role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Collaborating with technical teams to develop cloud-based architectures that support organizational objectives
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation of all cloud-based solutions
• Working closely with vendors and partners to source appropriate solutions for our cloud infrastructure
• Recognizing and addressing any potential security risks to our cloud environment
• Ensuring that our cloud infrastructure and solutions are scalable, reliable, efficient, and secure
• Monitoring the performance and availability of cloud-based solutions and implementing improvements as needed

Education and Experience

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role.
• Professional certifications as an Azure Solutions Architect or similar, are required. Other certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or others will also beneficial.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud-based technologies and architectures.
• Experience in implementing and managing solutions using Microsoft Azure cloud-based infrastructure. Other Hyperscale experience will also be beneficial

Duration: 12 Months

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply immediately, please send your CV to

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, Banking, and Energy Technology

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Client based in Gauteng is seeking a Cloud Architect to oversee cloud computing architecture through deployment, management, and support for cloud applications.

Responsibilities:

• Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on building cloud infrastructure and the design of cloud migration solutions.
• Modernizing and migrating on-prem workloads to cloud.
• Knowledge and experience in building and managing cloud and hybrid solutions in Azure and M365.
• Thorough understanding of enterprise IT Strategies and Concepts.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Drive the development of robust cloud hosting architecture.
• Implement industry best practice frameworks and controls on their services.
• Administration of technical documentation, bulletins, and release notes for known problems.
• Supporting the Support Staff in resolving tickets.
• Communicate areas for improvement to management to improve the overall integrity and functionality of the environment in the organization.
• Follow-up on technical cases including escalation and management of the case until case closure.

Requirements:

• Tertiary IT qualification and matric with 4 years+ experience as a Support Engineer with emphasis on Microsoft products.
• Azure Solutions Architect Certification.
• Azure Administrator Certification.
• Microsoft Associate certification.
• Cisco networking certification.
• ToGAF Level 1 Certified.
• Experience in provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud computing services.
• Implementation of Cloud Adoption Frameworks.
• Previous exposure to support roles and IT Service management (ITIL) methodologies.
• Working knowledge of applicable data privacy and security practices and laws.
• Experience with performance optimization and capacity planning of virtualized environments.
• Knowledge of SAN storage and backup environment administration.
• Working knowledge of cloud security concepts.
• Solid working knowledge of current ICT technologies across a wide variety of technical disciplines.
• Experience supporting Microsoft technology, including, but not limited to: Windows Server and Client OS, Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services, SQL, IIS, DNS, and DHCP.
• Expert knowledge of Cloud Hosting Platforms, App Modernization, Automation across Web, APIs, Databases, and operating systems.
• 3+ years of experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Monthly

Location: Centurion, Samrand

Oversee cloud computing architecture through deployment, management, and support for cloud applications.

• Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on building cloud infrastructure and the design of cloud migration solutions.
• Modernizing and migrating on-prem workloads to cloud.
• Knowledge and experience in building and managing cloud and hybrid solutions in Azure and M365.
• Thorough understanding of enterprise IT Strategies and Concepts.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Drive the development of robust cloud hosting architecture.
• Implement industry best practice frameworks and controls on services.
• Administration of technical documentation, bulletins, and release notes for known problems.
• Support the Support Staff in resolving tickets.
• Communicate areas for improvement to management to enhance the overall integrity and functionality of the environment.
• Follow up on technical cases, including escalation and management of the case until closure.

• Tertiary IT qualification and matric with 4 years+ experience as a Support Engineer with emphasis on Microsoft products.
• Azure Solutions Architect Certification.
• Microsoft Associate certification.

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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS), for clients in North America and Europe and Middle East & Africa. The Senior AWS 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 scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS (And other cloud technology platforms).
• Lead cloud architecture and infrastructure design sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• 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 AWS services and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
• Architect and implement end-to-end AWS 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.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and ECS/EKS.
• 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.
  
  

• Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.
• 5-7 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
• 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.
• Advanced knowledge in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Private Cloud, understanding the specific services offered by each platform.
• Knowledge of serverless architecture and microservices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or ELK Stack.
• Background in software development or scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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