Senior Cloud Architect (Azure)

Cape Town FULL TIME R66,667 - R83,333 / Month
(R800,000 - R1,000,000 / Year)

Job Description

We are on the lookout for a Senior Cloud Architect (Azure) to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Azure cloud technologies to design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure best practices are followed and that cloud solutions align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud environments.
  • Conduct assessments of current systems and identify areas for improvement.
  • Lead training sessions for team members on cloud best practices.
  • Provide technical leadership during architecture review and design.
  • Develop documentation for cloud architecture and solutions.
  • Collaborate with application development teams to deliver robust solutions.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot cloud services and respond to incidents.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, particularly with Azure
Technical Skills
  • Azure
  • Terraform
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
Soft Skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Communication
  • Team Leadership
Certifications
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with CI/CD tools: Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
  • Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments: Understanding cloud security frameworks and compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible work hours and remote working opportunities
  • Generous holiday leave and employee wellness programs
  • Retirement plan with company matching

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We foster a culture that encourages innovation and creative thinking.
  • Team Spirit: We believe in teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals.
  • Growth Focus: Our commitment to professional development is at the core of our culture.
Status: Closed