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Senior Cloud Architect

On-site in Alcobendas·Added yesterday (last checked 4 Nov)

GFT Technologies

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Work mode: On-site, Alcobendas
English: Required
Experience: 8+ years

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The role

GFT is a pioneering company in digital transformation. We design business solutions centered on artificial intelligence (AI-Centric), modernize IT infrastructures, and develop next-generation core systems for leaders in the banking, insurance, and industrial sectors. In close collaboration with our clients, we push boundaries to help them reach their full potential.

What you'll do

Lead the design and evolution of solutions on AWS, defining scalable, secure, and highly available architectures.
Act as a technical reference for the development, infrastructure, and support teams, providing expertise in the definition of solutions and in technological decision-making.
Design and evolve distributed and microservices-based architectures, ensuring the correct integration between applications, AWS services, and corporate systems.
Accompany teams in the adoption of best practices in engineering, security, quality, observability, and performance.
Participate in technical reviews of architecture, code, infrastructure, and deployments, identifying risks, technical debt, and opportunities for improvement.
Drive automation and DevOps practices throughout the application lifecycle, from development and deployment to operation and evolution.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary and international teams in solving complex technical challenges and in the continuous evolution of solutions.

What are we looking for?

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Cloud Architect. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person willing to start and grow in a multicultural, motivating, and challenging environment.

Requirements

More than 8 years of experience in cloud engineering or solutions architecture, with experience as a technical reference and leading technical initiatives or teams.
Solid experience in the design and evolution of solutions on AWS, working with distributed architectures, microservices, and high-availability environments.
Advanced knowledge of the AWS ecosystem, especially in container-based architectures, managed services, and application integration.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or equivalent tools.
Knowledge of CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices, along with experience in security, observability, and the operation of solutions in production.
Level of English C1.

Personal competencies

Leadership and technical judgment.
Analytical capacity and complex problem-solving.
Communication and coordination skills with technical teams and stakeholders.
Proactivity and continuous improvement orientation.

Hiring process

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Apart from technical skills, our team is Caring, Collaborative, Creative, Courageous and Committed and live up to our core values. The way we treat each other and our clients is just as critical to our success as it is the way we apply our knowledge and exercise our competencies.
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The onboarding process is a detailed 90-day journey from receiving your equipment and getting you set up to succeed, to meeting all stakeholders and team members who will work with you to get acclimated and ready.

Some interviews take place remotely.
GFT will never ask for payment at any stage of the recruitment process, and official communications come only from @gft.com addresses.

About GFT Technologies

GFT Technologies is a global technology partner specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. The company serves clients across various industries, with a strong focus on the banking and financial sectors. GFT leverages its deep industry expertise and cutting-edge technology to help businesses unlock the value of their data, achieve sustainable business outcomes, and deliver measurable results powered by AI. The company is known for its work in modernizing core banking systems and accelerating AI transformations.

GFT Technologies has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in multiple cities. The company's work culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering impactful solutions. GFT's expertise in AI and digital transformation makes it a relevant employer for international professionals looking to contribute to cutting-edge projects in Spain.

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Headquarters: Stuttgart, Germany
In Spain: Sant Cugat del Vallès, Alcobendas

Good to know if you are moving

GFT Technologies has offices in multiple cities across Spain, including Sant Cugat del Vallès and Alcobendas.
The company specializes in AI and digital transformation, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.
GFT Technologies serves clients across various industries, with a strong focus on the banking and financial sectors.
The company's work culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions.
GFT Technologies is involved in modernizing core banking systems and accelerating AI transformations.

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At GFT, we consider diversity to be one of our fundamental pillars and we promote an inclusive work environment based on cooperation and mutual respect. We offer equal opportunities to all people regardless of their race, cultural background, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religious beliefs. GFT has and has registered an Equality Plan that includes the measures to be adopted with the aim of achieving equal treatment and opportunities between women and men within the company and eliminating, if any, discrimination based on sex.

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