Cloud Solutions Architect

Durban Full-time R50,000 - R75,000 / Month
(R600,000 - R900,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join us as a Cloud Solutions Architect, where you will leverage your expertise in cloud technologies to design scalable, high-performing cloud applications. You will collaborate with clients to understand their business goals and technical challenges, delivering tailored cloud solutions that drive success.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and recommend cloud service providers based on customer needs.
  • Configure cloud infrastructure to support high availability and disaster recovery.
  • Conduct performance tuning and optimizations of cloud systems.
  • Liaise with various teams to ensure successful implementation of cloud strategies.
  • Write technical documentation for cloud services and applications.
  • Lead cloud migration projects from strategy through execution.
  • Assist in troubleshooting cloud service issues and outages.
  • Identify areas for continuous improvement within cloud operations.
  • Provide stakeholder updates on project statuses and outcomes.
  • Support disaster recovery planning and incident response strategies.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related field is preferred
Experience
  • 5+ years in cloud computing roles or architecture
Technical Skills
  • Cloud Security
  • DevOps
Soft Skills
  • Project Management
  • Collaboration
Certifications
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with multi-cloud environments: Ability to work in environments leveraging multiple cloud providers.
  • Skill in cloud cost management: Knowledgeable in optimizing cloud spend and resource allocation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Pension plan with company contributions
  • Hybrid work opportunities
  • Training and certification subsidies

Company Culture

  • Growth Mindset: We encourage learning and support employees' personal and professional growth.
  • Sustainability Focus: We aim to promote environmental sustainability in our cloud solutions and business practices.
  • Community Engagement: We actively engage with our local community through various outreach programs.
Status: Open