Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Cloud Architect responsible for the configuration, management, integration, and maintenance of Vault Core and cloud platform infrastructure, with a focus on automation and development. Key Highlights: 1. Flexible working hours and remote work 2. Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams 3. Professional development with a customized career plan **What We’re Looking For?** Senior Cloud Architect \- Hybrid in Medellín **Your Key Responsibilities:** i. Initial Vault Core Configuration Execute base installation using VaultOps CLI Configure bank-specific parameters in values.yaml Establish connections with external systems (core banking, payment rails) ii. Environment Configuration Management Manage secrets and certificates in AWS Parameter Store/Secrets Manager Coordinate configuration changes with business teams Document configurations and their impacts iii. Integration with AWS Services Configure connectivity with RDS/Aurora for persistence Set up Kafka producers/consumers in MSK Configure logging to CloudWatch Maintain network configurations and security groups iv. Configuration Troubleshooting Diagnose connectivity issues between services Resolve configuration conflicts among components Validate data integrity and transactions Coordinate with Thought Machine support for complex issues v. Version Management and Upgrades Plan and execute Vault Core upgrades Maintain compatibility with dependency versions Perform regression testing post\-upgrade Coordinate downtime windows with stakeholders Vault Ops VaultCTL AWS Kubectl PSQL Kafka CLI Python PostMan Platform Layer This role safeguards infrastructure integrity by orchestrating cloud resources, container management, and deployment automation. i. IaC Maintenance Update Terraform/OpenTofu modules for AWS resources (EKS, RDS, MSK, ALB) Manage Terragrunt configurations across multiple environments Review and approve infrastructure changes via pull requests Maintain Terraform state and resolve state conflicts ii. VaultOps CLI Maintenance and Development Develop new features for Vault Core automation Update installation and configuration scripts Maintain the vault\-ops Docker image and its dependencies Create and maintain technical documentation for the CLI iii. ArgoCD Deployment Workflow Configuration Configure ArgoCD applications for Vault Core components Maintain Kubernetes manifests in the gitops/ directory Manage pre\-sync, sync, and post\-sync hooks Resolve synchronization conflicts and drift detection iv. Kubernetes Operations and Diagnostics Monitor pods, services, and EKS cluster resources Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues v. CI Workflow Configuration in Azure DevOps Maintain CI/CD pipelines for IaC and applications Configure approval gates and branch policies Integrate security and compliance testing into pipelines Manage environment variables and secrets in Azure DevOps vi. Kafka User Creation for Integrations Provision users and certificates for MSK Configure ACLs for Vault Core\-specific topics Maintain an inventory of users and their permissions Rotate credentials per security policies vii. Kafka Permission Assignment Manage consumer and producer groups Configure granular topic\-level access policies Monitor resource usage and quotas Implement data segregation by environment Additional Tasks: Manage IRSA roles for Kubernetes service accounts Maintain IAM policies and security groups Automate backups and disaster recovery procedures\*\* Coordinate deployments with development teams **Soft Skills:** * Communication * Ability to learn quickly * Influence * Problem solving and analytical thinking * Teamwork and relationship building * Planning and delivery * Strategic thinking *\-In compliance with our personal data protection provisions, we inform you that the information you provide will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice, available on our website under: Privacy Notice for the Processing of Personal Data \- Candidate\-* As a partner for IT consulting and software development, we specialize in the digital transformation of our clients in finance, insurance, and industry. Our approximately 700 talents in Germany develop sustainable solutions using cutting\-edge technologies. **Five Reasons to Join \#TeamGFT** ---------------------------------------------- * **Flexibility:** Balance is everything here! We offer an environment supporting flexible hours and remote work. * **Collaboration:** Collaboration is fundamental. We work in multidisciplinary teams where each person contributes their unique skills. * **Multiculturalism:** We have a diverse global team that fosters an atmosphere of learning and personal growth. * **Development:** We offer a customized career plan as well as training programs to unlock your potential. * **Relevance:** We collaborate with industry\-leading clients on high\-impact projects shaping the technological future.