Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of secure and resilient multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures aligned with business and compliance requirements.

Serve as the technical lead and escalation point for all cloud-related incidents and problems, providing advanced L3/L4 support.

Drive automation initiatives across the organization using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Ansible) to streamline operations.

Oversee and implement advanced cloud capabilities, including Kubernetes clusters, serverless functions, and data platforms.

Lead FinOps practices, providing strategic guidance on cost optimization and resource efficiency.

Act as a technical leader, mentoring Cloud Engineers and Infrastructure staff, and providing strategic recommendations to client stakeholders.

Ensure continuous improvement in the cloud environment through proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and compliance enforcement.

Independently design, deploy, and manage secure and resilient cloud environments on one or more platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Lead the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.

Provide advanced L3 support for escalated cloud incidents, performing root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing long-term solutions.

Oversee and optimize cloud operations, including monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning.

Contribute to FinOps initiatives by identifying and implementing cost optimization strategies.

Mentor junior engineers, conduct code/IaC reviews, and provide technical guidance.

Ensure all cloud solutions comply with security policies and regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

5+ years of relevant professional experience.

Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer with hands-on expertise in at least one major cloud platform.

Strong knowledge of IaC tools and automation pipelines.

Experience with containers, Kubernetes, and microservices is a plus.

Professional-level proficiency in creating structured reports, presentations, and collaborative analysis using Google Workspace.

Strong collaboration skills in shared digital environments.

Soft skills required to succeed

Exemplifies Leadership and Vision: Inspires and motivates teams, setting a clear, compelling technical vision for the future.

Sets Strategic Direction: Thinks beyond the immediate project to define and influence long-term technical and architectural roadmaps.

Inspires and Mentors Others: Fosters a culture of growth and technical excellence, actively lifting up teammates and celebrating their successes.

Makes High-Impact Decisions: Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex trade-offs and make decisive choices that significantly benefit the business and product.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with attention to detail.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

Adaptable professional who thrives both independently and in collaborative, cross-functional teams.

Self-driven and accountable with strong ownership of deliverables.

Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and address issues early.

Skilled at multitasking and managing multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining high-quality outcomes.