Lead Cloud & Application Security Engineer

CLOUDSUFI; San Pedro Garza García; Remote; MXN 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Training and certifications

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Cloudsufi is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join a fully remote team. You will design, implement, and manage scalable cloud solutions for diverse clients across industries, leading with cloud best practices and DevOps.

This senior role emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and remote collaboration from your base near Guadalajara, Jalisco. Key responsibilities include architecture design, migration planning, CI/CD leadership, and mentoring engineers as you drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years IT experience with at least 5 years in cloud architecture/solutions design.
• Proven experience architecting solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of microservices, containers, and serverless computing.
• IaC tooling experience (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead remote projects.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Lead assessment and selection of cloud services to meet business requirements.
• Develop architectural blueprints, strategies, and migration plans.
• Collaborate with development teams, stakeholders, and clients to define solution requirements.
• Provide technical leadership on cloud best practices, security, and cost optimization.
• Architect and oversee CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent work

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About The Role

A rapidly growing technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join their fully remote team. This role is instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing robust and scalable cloud-based solutions for a diverse clientele. We are looking for a strategic thinker with deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices architecture, and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, and a passion for innovation in the cloud space. This position offers the ultimate flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere while contributing to cutting-edge projects for clients across various industries, effectively working remotely from your base in or near Guadalajara, Jalisco.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures on platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Lead the assessment and selection of appropriate cloud services and technologies to meet business requirements.
• Develop architectural blueprints, technical strategies, and migration plans.
• Collaborate with development teams, stakeholders, and clients to define solution requirements and ensure successful implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, security, and cost optimization.
• Architect and oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential application.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture and solutions design.
• Proven experience architecting solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security principles, and data management in the cloud.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects in a fully remote environment.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility and work-life integration.
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge cloud technologies and tackle challenging projects.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Access to training, certifications, and conferences.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating remote work environment.