Cloud Architect

Cape Town Full-time R58,333 - R75,000 / Month
(R700,000 - R900,000 / Year)

Job Description

As a Cloud Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions that meet the needs of our clients. You should be passionate about using the latest cloud technologies to create efficient, scalable, and secure solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with public and private cloud platforms, and a deep understanding of cloud architecture principles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native applications.
  • Collaborate with application teams to create microservices-based solutions.
  • Analyze and optimize cloud costs and billing processes.
  • Implement best practices for cloud security and compliance.
  • Perform capacity planning and performance tuning.
  • Develop disaster recovery solutions and business continuity plans.
  • Review and update cloud-related policies and procedures.
  • Engage with clients to understand their cloud requirements and challenges.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
  • Master's degree in a related field is preferred
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud solutions design
Technical Skills
  • Terraform
  • DevOps Practices
Soft Skills
  • Project Management
  • Collaboration
Certifications
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with serverless architectures: Familiarity with AWS Lambda or Azure Functions for serverless solutions.
  • Knowledge of network security practices: Understanding of network security measures to protect cloud resources.

Benefits

  • Top-notch health care benefits
  • Generous leave policies including parental leave
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Team-building activities and social events

Company Culture

  • Supportive Environment: We offer a supportive work environment that encourages growth and development.
  • Continuous Learning: Our teams are committed to ongoing learning to stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Community Focus: We prioritize community engagement and social responsibility initiatives.
Status: Open