Arquitecto Senior de Soluciones Cloud - Infraestructura Escalable (Híbrido)

Placements24; France; Hybrid; EUR 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Bonuses and potential equity

Growth and certifications

Hybrid work flexibility

Access to cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect for a leading financial institution in Mexico City. The role is hybrid, balancing on-site collaboration with remote flexibility to design, develop, and deploy scalable, secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

You will mentor junior architects, define cloud roadmaps, and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in IT infrastructure and architecture, with 4+ years in cloud, deep

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years IT infrastructure and solutions architecture, with at least 4 years in cloud platforms.
• Proven large-scale, highly available cloud solutions experience.
• Deep knowledge of microservices, containerization, and serverless computing.
• Proficiency with IaC tools and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Hybrid/multi-cloud experience is a plus.
• Legally authorized to work in Mexico and able to commute to Mexico City.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement scalable cloud infrastructure across multiple clouds.
• Develop roadmaps for cloud adoption and migration.
• Lead cloud services implementation (compute, storage, networking, databases).
• Enforce best practices for cloud security, compliance, and governance.
• Use IaC for provisioning and management (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize performance and deployment pipelines.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other architects and engineers.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and propose solutions.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation and standards.
• Ensure DR capabilities, high availability, and disaster recovery.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microservices

Serverless computing

Hybrid/multi-cloud

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial institution renowned for its technological innovation, is seeking an accomplished Arquitecto Senior de Soluciones Cloud to contribute to their dynamic IT division based in Mexico City . This pivotal role operates under a hybrid model, requiring a blend of on-site collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-based solutions that align with the company's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices architecture, and infrastructure as code. You will work closely with engineering teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust technical designs and ensure seamless integration across various systems. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud infrastructure within a major enterprise, driving digital transformation initiatives and mentoring junior architects. Your strategic vision and technical leadership will be critical in modernizing our client's technological landscape and ensuring high availability and performance for critical business applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions across multiple cloud platforms.
• Develop comprehensive technical roadmaps and strategies for cloud adoption and migration.
• Lead the implementation of cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• Define and enforce best practices for cloud security, compliance, and governance.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) for automated provisioning and management.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and deployment pipelines.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other architects and engineers.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend solutions to meet business needs.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and standards.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and disaster recovery capabilities of cloud environments.
• Work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site meetings and remote work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure and solutions architecture, with at least 4 years focused on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing large-scale, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Strong understanding of networking, security principles, and data management in cloud environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with hybrid cloud strategies and multi-cloud environments is a plus.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse technical and business teams in a hybrid setting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Mexico and able to commute to Mexico City for hybrid work requirements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan with company match.
• Performance-based bonuses and potential for equity.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and certifications.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and challenging projects.