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About our Cloud Practice

Deloitte is an industry leader in our clients’ Digital transformations. We recognize that the backbone enabling our clients’ highest aspirations for analytics and cognitive solutions is next-gen Cloud infrastructure. From cloud consulting, to implementation, and ongoing managed services we offer a full scope of Cloud services and solutions. We want talent who is ready to innovate cloud services and empower our clients to leap-frog in their technical capabilities. Building your career at Deloitte offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge Cloud technologies to deliver next-Gen Cloud solutions. We embrace the tech pioneer mindset and always enable our talent to keep their skills evolving at the speed at which the technology marketplace is evolving.

Are you looking to make an immediate impact where you can help our clients solve their business challenges?  Deloitte's Core Business Operations (CBO) portfolio operates at the center of our client's business. By joining our team, you could help C-suite and program leaders transform their organization and accelerate execution through emerging and disruptive technologies, innovative business models, retooled program operations and industry-driven solutions.

Deloitte's Cloud offering consists of engineers and technical thought leaders who build cloud solutions that help shape the future of global enterprises. Our Cloud team is at the heart of technical solutioning and at the leading edge of product development.

Work you'll do

Architect and design servers, network connectivity, and software configurations for cloud computing infrastructures and applications with a focus on Solutions Architecture and Technical Business Development. Deliver hybrid solutions between Cloud and on-premises data centres; addressing key elements such as application dependencies & integration, data transfer, data residency, IT Governance, Risk & Compliance standards including cyber security.

Perform assessments and provide recommendations for migrating to the cloud. Develop the financial business case; supporting design and implementation of the cloud environment including landing zones.

Keep in mind the client’s business needs and overall IT strategy when developing cloud solutions to deliver the best possible outcome for the client. Apply the AWS Well-Architectured framework to deliver consistent, standardized and best practice solutions.

Develop and document technical designs for integration and implementation of new and existing cloud applications and systems.

Support the client facing teams to develop a comprehensive Point of View that will assist clients on their cloud transformation journey. Develop client proposals and contribute to RFx responses.

Proposals, Business Development & Technical Sales Support:

• Assist in proposal development and responses to RFx.
• Review and refine peer proposals
• Leverage business relationships for growth
• Identify opportunities to expand service offerings
• Network at industry events and build strategic relationships
• Engage past and present clients for future business development opportunities
• Support business development managers in technical sales activties eg, developing PoC’s
• Provide guidance during technical steerco meetings and risk management discussions
• Research and resolve complex client challenges

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or technical / professional qualifications
• Must have previous experience as a Lead Solution Architect at an enterprise level
• Proven track record in cloud migrations, development, and design
• Must have cloud professional level certification (e.g, AWS Solutions Architect Professional)
• 7+ years of experience with planning, architecting, and implementing cloud environments
• 3 – 5 years of experience in client facing and technical sales roles

Technical Requirements:

• Cloud Solution Architecture (Multicloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud)
• Cloud Networking, Authentication & Authorization
• Serverless Architecture & Monolithic Application Decoupling
• Security by Design Principles & Defence in Depth Security Model
• Compliance with International Standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, PCI DSS, POPIA, GDPR)
• Strong System Integration knowledge
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments
• Understanding Cloud Native Services vs SaaS and Third-Party services
• Big Data and ETL Process Understanding
• Project Management & Strategic Planning

Our people and culture

Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.

Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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