Johannesburg: AWS Solutions Architect (Consulting-Focused) posted by CloudPlexo

CloudPlexo helps businesses unlock the power of the cloud. As an advanced AWS partner, we leverage cloud-native strategies to enable business agility, flexibility, scalability, and data security. We specialize in cloud migration and optimization, cloud security, data analytics, AI, and DevOps as a service. CloudPlexo ensures that businesses globally achieve their IT and business objectives through digital transformation.

Role Description

This is a full-time, hybrid role for an AWS Solutions Architect based in Nairobi, Kenya. This role is well suited for a hands-on cloud consultant who enjoys working closely with clients, translating business requirements into practical AWS solutions, and delivering projects end-to-end.

You will play a key role in shaping cloud architectures, guiding customers through design and implementation decisions, and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and cost-effective. Working closely with customers, engineers, and leadership, you will help deliver high-impact cloud solutions that address real business challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-optimized AWS architectures for client environments

• Act as a trusted technical advisor, participating in discovery sessions, solution walkthroughs, and architecture reviews

• Translate business and operational requirements into clear technical designs and implementation plans

• Lead or support cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives

• Perform hands-on implementation across AWS compute, storage, networking, security, and monitoring services

• Support integration of AWS solutions with existing systems and third-party platforms

• Produce high-quality technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and client-facing deliverables

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a delivery-focused consulting environment

Requirements

• 47 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 2 years of hands-on AWS experience in client-facing or consulting roles
  

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• Strong experience in AWS solution architecture and system integration

• Practical, hands-on knowledge of core AWS services and cloud-native design principles

• Proven experience working in consulting or customer-facing roles (discovery, delivery, or post-implementation support)

• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Solid understanding of cost-aware cloud design and architectural trade-offs

• Experience with software development, scripting, or automation (e.g., Python, Terraform, CloudFormation)

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a small, high-performing team

• Strong problem-solving skills with a high sense of ownership and accountability

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives

• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure as code

• AWS certifications (Associate or Professional)

Benefits

• Growth-minded environment

  Learning budgets, mentorship, and dedicated time for continuous professional development.

• Health comes first

  Comprehensive medical, dental, and mental wellness coverage from day one.

• Global team

  Work with colleagues across time zones, supported by strong async communication and regular shared activities.

• Support beyond work

  A people-first culture that recognizes life happensoffering flexibility, empathy, and support beyond formal policies.