Senior Cloud Architect Senior

Remote; candidates must reside in Mexico. Location on job: Morelia, Mexico (MX).
Type: Contract (W2) — 40 hrs/week.
Duration/Length: 1+ year.

Overview

Seeking an experienced developer with a strong cloud/systems background to work on excited projects implementing security‑as‑code in a large multi‑cloud environment, leveraging and enhancing modern frameworks, DevOps tools & processes. This is a senior role requiring hands‑on development across a multi‑cloud environment and strong AI proficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Design & build automated controls to monitor and enforce security policies across all hyperscale cloud providers — GCP, Azure & AWS.
• Develop API/microservices to automate reusable components.
• Standardize and automate security operational procedures and processes.
• Maintain and enhance IaC (Security) scanning solution.
• Translate cloud security controls into OPA rules.
• Research cloud services, identify event patterns, and build event‑based controls.
• Build IaC templates for repeatable deployments across key cloud providers.
• Develop policies and automate enforcement for securing AI services, models, agents, etc.
• Design & develop AI agents to meet a variety of needs, including productivity improvement, enhanced user experience, and cloud security enforcements.

Desired Background / Knowledge / Skills

• Strong software development experience with demonstrable proficiency in one or more languages — Python (preferred), Java, PowerShell, NodeJS, AngularJS, etc.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure concepts and administration (Linux or Windows, DNS, Network, Firewalls, etc.).
• Extensive experience and advanced knowledge with one or more hyperscale cloud providers — GCP, Azure, AWS & OCI.
• Thorough understanding of Infrastructure‑as‑Code concepts and tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, etc.).
• Proficient with security concepts in general and how they apply to cloud deployments.
• Experience using, supporting, and securing AI/ML models, platforms/frameworks, and services.
• Working knowledge of containers and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Proficient with DevOps toolset & practices (CI/CD pipeline, Jenkins, Jira, Rally, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Agile and SDLC.
• Proficient with AI code assistants.
• Experience developing REST APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience developing/productionizing AI agents from scratch to meet business requirements.
• Strong experience coding with cloud APIs and SDKs (preferably in Python).
• Demonstrated security‑first mindset.
• Self‑motivated, team player who demonstrates initiative and flexibility.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt; train others.
• Self‑organized, able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI) a plus.

Required Qualifications

• ~10+ years of experience in Information Technology field, preferably in unix/systems space.
• ~7+ years of software development experience, with Python and public cloud.
• ~5+ years of experience in public cloud (AWS, Azure & GCP).
• ~6+ months with AI, preferably Agentic development.