Cloud Solutions Architect

Job Description

Join our forward-thinking team as a Cloud Solutions Architect in Cape Town! You will leverage your expertise in cloud technologies to design robust systems that meet our clients’ needs. This role involves working closely with development teams to integrate DevOps practices and facilitate the best cloud initiatives. Your contributions will greatly impact our clients’ success stories.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy scalable cloud solutions tailored to business needs.
• Implement best practices for cloud cost management and optimization.
• Design disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Facilitate DevOps culture within the organization.
• Evaluate third-party cloud services and tools.
• Collaborate with client teams to identify cloud computing needs.
• Provide training and support for cloud technologies to staff.
• Create and enforce cloud governance policies.
• Engage in troubleshooting and debugging of cloud architecture.
• Document architecture designs and strategies for ongoing reference.

Requirements

Education

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering or architecture

Technical Skills

• Microservices Architecture
• Networking Protocols

Soft Skills

• Leadership

Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with API management tools: Knowledge of tools like Apigee or AWS API Gateway for managing APIs.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks: Understanding of best practices for data management and governance in cloud environments.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and performance bonuses
• Continuous learning and career development offerings
• Employee wellness initiatives and support
• Work-life balance programs

Company Culture

• Work-life Balance: Recognizing the importance of balance, we advocate for flexible working hours to suit individual needs.
• Continuous Learning: We support personal and professional growth through ongoing training and learning opportunities.