Senior Cloud Automation Engineer - GP , Remote: Colombia - Costa Rica, Fulltime

- This position is open to candidates located in Colombia or Costa Rica only -

Senior Cloud Automation Engineer 

Gorilla Logic is seeking a Senior Cloud Automation Engineer to join our client’s Cloud control Platform team. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on automation, scalability, and operational excellence within a large enterprise environment. You’ll help design, build, and support automation for Ford’s homegrown Cloud Control system, a core internal platform used to manage and provision thousands of cloud resources.

This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of software development
and systems operations, someone who loves optimizing processes, automating workflows, and building the tools that keep cloud platforms running smoothly. While the focus of this role is DevOps and infrastructure automation, exposure to Red Hat Developer Hub and React-based front-end components is a plus, as the team also supports a UI layer that integrates with Cloud Control.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automation solutions for cloud provisioning, configuration, and operational tasks.
• Create and enhance tools and scripts in Go and Python to streamline infrastructure workflows.
• Work with Terraform and Tekton pipelines to manage infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD automation.
• Collaborate closely with other platform engineers to evolve and support Ford’s internal Cloud Control backend.
• Manage and automate processes across thousands of GitHub repositories to improve consistency and reduce manual work.
• Ensure high reliability, performance, and scalability of production systems.
• Partner with teams supporting Red Hat Developer Hub and custom React-based plugins to ensure smooth integration between backend and front-end layers.
• Contribute to documentation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Automation, or Systems Engineering roles.
• Proven expertise in Terraform and infrastructure-as-code workflows.
• Hands-on experience in GCP (preferred), or other major cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Strong scripting and development skills in Go and Python.
• Familiarity with Tekton or similar CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Strong Linux administration and automation background.
• Experience supporting large-scale, distributed systems and Git-based repositories.

Bonus Skills:

• Exposure to Red Hat Developer Hub, Backstage.io, or related plugin ecosystems.
• Familiarity with React and TypeScript, especially in the context of integration with DevOps tools.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or container orchestration frameworks.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Dynatrace or related observability platforms.
• Understanding of modern DevOps practices: CI/CD optimization, automation frameworks, and platform reliability.