**Senior DevOps / Cloud Engineer – Azure | Kubernetes | CI/CD** **Location:** Colombia / LATAM **Work Mode:** Remote **Contract Type:** Permanent **About GFT** GFT is a global technology consulting company driving digital transformation for leading organizations in banking, insurance, and capital markets. We combine innovation, modern architecture, and highly specialized talent to deliver secure, scalable, and high-impact technology solutions in international environments. **Role Overview** We are looking for a **Senior DevOps / Cloud Engineer** with strong experience in **Azure, infrastructure automation, and containerized platforms** . This role plays a key part in designing, implementing, and operating modern cloud platforms, combining DevOps, SRE, and Service Delivery practices to ensure reliability, security, and operational excellence. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure on **Microsoft Azure** . - Manage and optimize containerized environments using **Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)** . - Build, operate, and improve **CI/CD pipelines** using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab. - Automate infrastructure and configuration management using **Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools** . - Apply **SRE and ITIL principles** to improve service reliability and delivery. - Ensure cloud security best practices, including **network security, IAM, firewalls, and access controls** . - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, plan, document, and deliver scalable solutions. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, deployment, and performance issues. - Continuously improve monitoring, automation, and operational processes. **Required Skills & Experience** - 6–10+ years of experience in technology roles with strong **DevOps and cloud background** . - Deep understanding of **Azure infrastructure and services** , including AKS, virtual machines, networking, storage, databases, and security. - Experience with **containerization and orchestration** using Docker and Kubernetes. - Hands-on experience with **CI/CD tools** such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab. - Infrastructure automation experience using **Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or Chef** . - Experience with **scripting and programming languages** such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash. - Solid experience with **relational databases** , especially **MS SQL Server** and BI tools (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS or similar). - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to work effectively with distributed teams and stakeholders. - English level **B2/C1** . **Nice to Have** - Microsoft Certified: **Azure DevOps Engineer Expert** . - Microsoft Certified: **Azure Solutions Architect Expert** . - **Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)** . - Experience with retail or wholesale trading systems. **Benefits** - Permanent contract. - 100% remote work model. - Learning and certification programs. - Health coverage and wellness initiatives. - Participation in global, high-impact technology projects. - Collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented environment. **Join GFT and be part of the team driving global technological innovation!** 🚀