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Lead Cloud Architect - AWS Specialist

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
South Africa
Listing for: Placements24
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, AWS, IT Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Cloud Architect to spearhead their cloud strategy, working in a fully remote capacity. This senior position requires deep expertise in AWS services and a proven ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. You will guide a team of engineers, setting technical direction and ensuring the successful adoption of cloud technologies across the organization.

This role is ideal for a leader passionate about innovation, automation, and building resilient systems within a collaborative, distributed work culture, where your architectural decisions will directly influence the company's technological trajectory.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions on AWS , ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
  • Develop and enforce cloud governance policies, security standards, and best practices.
  • Lead the migration of existing on-premises infrastructure and applications to the AWS cloud.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure cloud-native application design and deployment best practices are followed.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and operations teams.
  • Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to drive business value and technical advancement.
Requirements
  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems architecture, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture .
  • Extensive hands-on experience with a broad range of AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM).
  • Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation.
  • Strong understanding of security principles, networking, and compliance in cloud environments.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
  • Executive-level compensation including a substantial base salary and bonus potential.
  • Fully remote work environment offering unparalleled flexibility.
  • Premium health, life, and disability insurance coverage.
  • Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
  • A leadership role in shaping the company's future technological landscape.
  • Generous annual leave and flexible working hours.
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