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Urgent! AWS Cloud Architect Job Opening In South-Africa – Now Hiring Linkfields Innovations (Pty) Ltd



Job description

Direct message the job poster from Linkfields Innovations (Pty) Ltd

Linkfields Innovations is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join our technology team on a contract basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions that enable business agility, innovation, and scalability.

This role requires a balance of strategic vision, technical expertise, and hands‑on execution to ensure our cloud ecosystem remains secure, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise‑level cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

  • Create solution architecture documents and technical designs that align with business and IT strategies.

  • Define cloud reference architectures, patterns, and reusable frameworks for scalability and performance.

  • Design and implement hybrid cloud strategies integrating on‑premises systems with cloud platforms.

Cloud Security & Compliance

  • Ensure security by design in all cloud solutions (encryption, IAM, firewalls, zero‑trust models).

  • Develop and enforce governance policies, compliance frameworks, and data protection standards.

  • Monitor and manage cloud compliance with regulatory requirements (POPIA, GDPR, ISO27001, etc.).

  • Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies in cloud environments.

Migration & Transformation

  • Lead and manage application and infrastructure migrations to the cloud.

  • Assess existing systems, define migration roadmaps, and modernize legacy applications.

  • Guide teams in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices adoption.

  • Evaluate and recommend cloud‑native services to improve agility and reduce costs.

Automation & Optimization

  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates.

  • Automate provisioning, scaling, and monitoring to optimize operational efficiency.

  • Track and manage cloud costs, recommending optimization strategies to achieve budget goals.

  • Establish CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps engineers.

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and operations to ensure alignment on cloud solutions.

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

  • Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

  • Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and present recommendations for innovation.

Support & Monitoring

  • Oversee cloud system health, availability, and performance monitoring.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in multi‑cloud and hybrid environments.

  • Provide documentation, technical guidelines, and knowledge sharing across teams.

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or solution design.

  • In‑depth expertise with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

  • Strong experience with networking, virtualization, storage, and distributed systems.

  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM templates).

  • Hands‑on experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

  • Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and compliance frameworks.

  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect.

  • Experience in the financial services or highly regulated industries.

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architectures.

  • Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch).

  • Experience leading large‑scale cloud migration and transformation projects.

Seniority level

  • Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

  • Contract

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industries

  • Information Technology & Services, IT Services, and IT Consulting

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Required Skill Profession

Software Architecture & Engineering



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