Cloud Architect

Computers/Software/DeveloperRemote, Atlántico Medellín, Antioquia


Description

👉 Summary
We are looking for a new GIGAnte to join our team as a Cloud Architect, leading the design and This role offers the opportunity to implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
This position will be key to driving a cloud-centric strategy, fostering business growth, optimizing infrastructure, and supporting innovation across the organization.

👉 What You'll Do

  • Design and evolve the organization’s cloud architecture, defining standards, patterns, and best practices
  • Lead the transition from legacy environments to modern, cloud-based, service-oriented architectures
  • Drive infrastructure, automation, and modernization initiatives
  • Define and enforce cloud security, governance, and cost optimization practices (FinOps)
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code strategies (Terraform, AWS CDK) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Build and promote Platform Engineering capabilities to enable developer self-service
  • Support strategic technology decisions (build vs. buy, tooling, architecture roadmap)
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, SRE, QA, and business teams
  • Ensure proper documentation, knowledge transfer, and operational scalability
  • Mentor DevOps and cloud engineers, elevating technical standards and practices


👉 We'll Expect You To Have

  • 8+ years of experience in technology, with strong focus on cloud architecture
  • Deep expertise in AWS (Solutions Architect certification is a strong plus)
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform required) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS)
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices and cloud security (IAM, Zero Trust, secrets management)
  • Proven ability to manage and optimize cloud costs (FinOps)
  • Background in software development (Python, Go, or TypeScript preferred)
  • Experience designing scalable, resilient solutions at organizational level
  • Strong communication skills to engage both technical and business stakeholders
  • Strategic mindset with a strong focus on business impact and decision-making


👉 What we offer

🚀 An exciting growth journey and a never-ending ambition to develop as a company
❤️ A friendly, supportive and humble working culture where the team always comes first
🌱 Opportunities for professional development and personal growth
🙌 Passionate, high-performing and genuine colleagues
🧘🏻 We care about the important things: results and well-being
🌈 Referral Programm- Refer a colleague program: Enjoy an amazing reward if you recommend a friend or colleague to GIGA IT and they get hired
🏖️ 15 business days PTO and flexibility programm
📆 Local Holidays
🌎  Remote work - You can work from anywhere!
👩🏻‍💻 Notebook 
💵 To be agreed

👉 About GIGA IT

We believe that our differential value lies in our human capital, building a long-lasting relationship beyond mere deliverables.

You will be part of a Latin American company with expert teams that can enrich your knowledge. Thanks to our flexible way of working, we leverage the talent of our collaborators located in different regions of the world.
Our core values are:

  • Trustworthy: We build trusted and rightful relations towards our external and internal clients
  • Adaptable: We are flexible to adapt ourselves to complex environments.
  • Passionate: We love what we do.
  • Committed: We commit to act with accountability and efficiency at every step of the way.

💡Do you feel this is an exciting challenge for you? Then, don't hesitate to apply. We're eager to meet you and grow together🚀