Principal Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with software architects and development teams to establish infrastructure requirements and design comprehensive platform solutions.

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines utilizing Bitbucket to enhance software development, testing, and deployment processes.

• Architect and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) through tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, facilitating scalable and reproducible AWS infrastructure management.

• Conduct Proofs of Concept (PoCs) to assess new tools, technologies, and methodologies, evaluating their potential impact on the platform and operations.

• Monitor and improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of systems, ensuring high availability across both production and development environments.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to infrastructure, deployments, and applications, implementing robust solutions to enhance system stability.

• Integrate security best practices within the architecture and deployment processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Mentor team members on advanced DevOps practices and contribute to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Engage directly with clients to comprehend their needs, prioritize and plan solutions, and manage expectations regarding project timelines and deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience as a DevOps Engineer focusing on platform architecture and designing scalable infrastructure solutions.

• Proven leadership experience in managing a team, with strong skills to motivate and develop team members.

• Proficiency in building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket, emphasizing automation and efficiency.

• Strong scripting and automation capabilities (Python, Bash, or similar), with the ability to create scalable solutions and streamline operations.

• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), including production-grade deployments.

• In-depth knowledge of AWS, with expertise in infrastructure provisioning and management.

• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and experience with relevant tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).

• Experience in conducting PoCs and evaluating new tools and technologies to enhance infrastructure and operations.

• Security-oriented mindset with a proven track record of implementing best practices for securing both cloud-based and on-premise environments.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts clearly, collaborating effectively across teams, and engaging with clients to manage project scopes and expectations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Premium Healthcare

• Meal voucher

• Maternity and Parental leaves

• Mobile services subsidy

• Sick pay - Life insurance

• CI&T University

• Colombian Holidays

• Paid Vacations