Senior Solutions Architect (AWS)

Recruiter:

CSG Recruit

Job Ref:

SolutionsArchitect

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

R100 000 - R150 000 per month

SUMMARY:
A cloud-savvy strategist with 10+ years in AWS architecture, MAP migrations, and pre-sales leadership. You’ll own complex solutions, mentor future architects, and shape repeatable processes that scale. ✅ AWS Certified (Professional) ✅ Strong in CI/CD, Infra as Code & containerized environments

POSITION INFO:

Required Qualification:

Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (Mandatory).

Experience:

10-15 years of proven Pre-sales experience within an AWS-focused environment, with a track record of delivering competitive proposals and documenting processes.
- Extensive hands-on experience with AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) projects, including scope definition, risk management, and process documentation.
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting Well-Architected Framework Reviews (WAFR), with experience creating related documentation.
- Experience mentoring and training junior and intermediate team members in process development, documentation, and proposal delivery.
- Experience in architecture and engineering delivery. Including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code on Complex Architectures beyond standard two or three tiers. Ideally the candidate should have expertise in delivering containerized applications.
- Experience in working in traditional infrastructure architecture and engineering (e.g., VMware, Cisco, Windows/Linux servers, storage arrays, backup systems, etc.), ideally in hybrid or transitional environments.

Technical Skills:

Deep understanding of AWS services, cloud architecture, and modern technology stacks.
Ability to design, articulate and deliver solutions that balance technical feasibility, business value, and competitive differentiation, with clear documentation.

Soft Skills:

Exceptional communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and build trust.
- Strong analytical skills to assess risks, define scope, and document processes for team adoption.
- Self-starter with high motivation, ambition, and accountability for delivered work, including process documentation.
  - Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude and commitment to process discipline.

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