Cloud Architect

Cape Town FULL TIME R75,000 - R100,000 / Month
(R900,000 - R1,200,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Cloud Architect where you'll lead innovative cloud projects and collaborate with different stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have robust experience with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and will be responsible for creating and implementing best practices in cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Work with developers to ensure applications are built with cloud efficiency in mind.
  • Continuously assess cloud services for performance and reliability.
  • Draft and maintain documentation related to cloud architecture.
  • Enhance security protocols for cloud access and data protection.
  • Mentor junior staff in cloud best practices and principles.
  • Communicate with teams to understand and address cloud-related challenges.
  • Participate in community discussions about cloud innovations.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
  • Relevant certifications or advanced studies are advantageous
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in similar roles, with a deep understanding of cloud security and architecture
Technical Skills
  • Cloud Security
  • Terraform
Soft Skills
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
Certifications
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Knowledge of networking concepts: Strong understanding of networking and cloud networking concepts.
  • Experience with service mesh technologies: Experience using service meshes like Istio or Linkerd.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Competitive salary and bonuses
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Career-long learning opportunities

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We are a team that values innovation, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking to solve client challenges.
  • Collaboration: Our environment fosters collaboration across teams, ensuring everyone's voice is heard.
  • Inclusivity: Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture, welcoming ideas from all backgrounds.
Status: Open