Cloud Solution Architect

About the role

The Cloud Solution Architect is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Port Moresby. You will design and implement cloud‑based solutions that support PNG DATACO LIMITED’s ICT services, including network, data and application platforms. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to assess business requirements, define secure and scalable cloud architectures, and ensure resilient operations.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate existing systems and define integration patterns for cloud migration.
• Prepare technical documentation and provide guidance on best practices for cloud adoption.
• Collaborate with operations teams to support deployment, monitoring and optimization of cloud environments.
• Design secure, scalable cloud infrastructures and reference architectures.
• Continuously improve cloud solutions to align with business objectives.

Required profile

• Strong solution architecture experience, including designing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures.
• Consulting skills for stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Software development background with familiarity of modern development practices, APIs and cloud‑native applications.
• Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization/orchestration tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

Required skills

• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud platforms
• Containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Networking and security fundamentals
• API design and cloud‑native application development
• Data, application and network integration across on‑premises and cloud environments