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Director of Cloud Engineering
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with organizational goals and product/architecture vision.
Lead and mentor teams across cloud engineering, DevOps, SRE, and cloud governance functions, fostering continuous improvement, innovation, and agile practices.
Oversee the design, deployment, and management of scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure.
Guide the development and implementation of cloud-based applications and services, promoting the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and DevOps practices.
Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure for optimal performance, availability, and cost efficiency, implementing cost-saving measures.
Maintain cloud environments in compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements, ensuring robust security measures.
Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and implement disaster recovery/business continuity plans.
Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives for existing workloads and applications, collaborating with teams for successful execution.
Work closely with development, operations, security, and business teams to integrate cloud solutions, providing technical support and mentoring.
Promote knowledge sharing and training on cloud technologies and best practices across the organization.
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines focused on cost, security, quality, uptime, and reliability.
Embrace continuous improvement, documenting and refining cloud/DevOps practices, and facilitating team member onboarding and training.
Implement and manage monitoring tools and dashboards to enhance observability and streamline troubleshooting.
Ensure cloud environment compliance with InfoSec, business continuity, disaster recovery, and organizational governance.
Handle on-call duties, system troubleshooting, and maintenance as necessary.
Provide technical guidance on best practices, code reviews, design communication, and adherence to requirements.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or relevant experience.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Cloud, DevOps, or related roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
Proven experience in a senior cloud engineering or architecture role with expertise in one or more primary cloud service providers (AWS required, Azure preferred)
Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure services, networking, security, cloud governance best practices, and disaster recovery/business continuity principles.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and related tools (e.g., Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker).
Relevant cloud certifications are a big plus
Proven experience in enhancing service reliability and performance, blending software engineering with operations (SREs).
Strong background in automating deployment pipelines, managing infrastructure as code, and facilitating team collaboration (DevOps Engineers).
Expertise in designing cloud architectures, managing cloud resources, and ensuring security and compliance (Cloud Infrastructure Engineers).
Ability to balance development and operational stability, focusing on reliability metrics (SREs).
Demonstrated ability to enable rapid and reliable software releases through collaboration and automation (DevOps Engineers).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills for complex cloud issues.
Ability to analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
Proficiency in cloud cost management, budget forecasting, and cost optimization.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Experience in developing and implementing cloud governance policies, processes, and best practices.
Proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and driving innovation.
Experience implementing best practices with Agile methodologies and DevOps / 12 Factor Application Methodologies.
Preferred
Experience with SaaS preferred.
Benefits
100% Remote Work
Growth Opportunity
Great Culture
PTO
401K
Excellent Health, Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Company
Jobot
Jobot is a career platform that combines artificial intelligence with experienced recruiters to fill jobs.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2022-12-12
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2022-12-09
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