Cloud Engineer Lead

Cloud Engineer LeadThe Role:If you are an experienced Cloud Engineer looking to step into a leadership role, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Beyond leading technical solutions, managing projects, and performing in-depth troubleshooting, you will guide the Cloud Engineering team and help drive the company’s cloud strategy forward. You will be responsible for implementing best practices, ensuring adherence to cloud pillars and assessments, and fostering the growth of team members’ technical knowledge and expertise. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with the long-term development of processes, standards, and team capabilities to achieve organizational cloud objectives.The main responsibilities of the position include:Lead, manage, and track the team’s deliverables through regular cadence, progress reports, and performance reviewsOrchestrate and monitor cloud projects and solutions, ensuring alignment with the AWS/Azure Well-Architected Framework and best practicesConsult on re-platforming and refactoring initiatives to modernize current cloud infrastructure according to company standardsAssist team members in developing their technical skills and knowledge to ensure continuous professional growthProvide and participate in training sessions covering both new and existing technologies and servicesDrive and oversee requests for new technologies, services, and solutions from internal customers, ensuring timely evaluation and implementationEnsure adherence to company deployment standards, security guidelines, and operational excellence pillars across all cloud environmentsMain requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldMinimum of 7 years of experience in cloud services, with at least 5 years of hands-on expertise in AWS Cloud environmentsExperience in leading/mentoring technical teams, fostering collaboration, performance, and professional growthDemonstrated success in solution design and deployment projects, with a strong understanding of architectural best practicesDeep familiarity with the AWS Well-Architected Framework pillars and its application across all technical solutionsStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to methodically identify and resolve complex technical issuesAdvanced expertise in AWS technologies, services, and ecosystem componentsIn-depth knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools, preferably HCL Terraform and AWS CloudFormationProficiency in version control systems, particularly Git, with a solid understanding of collaborative development workflowsStrong cost optimization and research skills, with practical understanding of FinOps and PerfOps methodologiesExceptional organizational and documentation skills with meticulous attention to detailExcellent time management abilities and capacity to handle multiple priorities effectivelyThe following will be considered an advantage: Experience in Windows and Linux OSExperience in RDBMSs, preferably Postgres and MySQLAdvanced networking and scripting skillsExperience in scripting languages such as Python or GoBenefit from: Attractive remuneration package plus performance related rewardPrivate health insuranceCorporate pension fundIntellectually stimulating work environmentContinuous personal development and international training opportunitiesThe Hiring Experience: What Awaits YouShow Your Skills – Online Technical ChallengeLet’s Connect – Intro Chat with Talent AcquisitionDeep Dive – First Interview with Your Future TeamFinal Connection – Final InterviewAll applications will be treated with strict confidentiality!