Vacant job

We are looking for a Technical Lead with expertise in Cloud & Infrastructure. In this role you will balance technical leadership with hands-on implementation to design, deliver, and optimize both cloud-based (Azure) and on-premises infrastructure solutions. This role is critical to advancing the company’s cloud first strategy, combining automation-first principles, scalability, and operational efficiency to meet business needs. The role must bring expertise cultivated from both a developer and engineering perspective.

The Technical Lead will work closely with the Cloud & Infrastructure Product Owner and the team to ensure the successful implementation and management of infrastructure solutions, mentoring team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary technical authority within the Hybrid Cloud team, balancing execution and strategy to ensure operational excellence in both cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Directly partner with the Cloud & Infrastructure Product Owner to align technical priorities with the overall product roadmap and organizational goals.
• Provide guidance on architecture and solution design for hybrid infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and high reliability.
• Lead the design and implementation of Azure-based infrastructure, utilizing tools such as AKS, Kubernetes and cloud automation frameworks.
• Oversee the maintenance and integration of on-premises infrastructure, ensuring seamless interconnectivity with cloud environments for hybrid operations.
• Implement monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery strategies across both cloud and on-prem systems.
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code:
• Drive automation pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Bicep and Terraform.
• Streamline deployment processes for both cloud and on-premises infrastructure through DevOps workflows.
• Identify and implement cost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure and manage vendor relationships to ensure maximum ROI and performance.
• Monitor and control infrastructure costs, reporting on areas for improvement to leadership.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers within the team and outside the team, encouraging best practices in hybrid infrastructure management and DevOps methodologies.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team.
• Developer Productivity tools such as Azure Devops and GitHub Enterprise.

Skill & Experience required:

• Extensive knowledge of cloud infrastructure technologies, with a strong focus on Azure ecosystems, including Kubernetes and hybrid cloud environments.
• Deep expertise in managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, utilizing tools like Terraform, Bicep, and DevOps automation practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of containerization, orchestration, and deployment workflows, including solutions built with Kubernetes and related tooling.
• Proficient in on-premises infrastructure integration with cloud systems, addressing high-performance, scalability, and operational challenges.
• Solid experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and driving automation for streamlined operational processes across hybrid environments.
• Fluency in DevOps practices, automation, and ITSM frameworks, reinforced by recent hands-on experience directly supporting developer teams.
• Deep technical expertise in Azure-native solutions, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud operations.
• Advanced proficiency in DevOps tools and IaC frameworks, driving automation and standardization.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across both cloud and physical infrastructure environments.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience engaging stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving urgent and complex technical issues.
• Forward-thinking, curious and tech savvy with proven ability to build great relationships and get results from working with others.
• Fluent in English both spoken and written.
• You are driven, organized and flexible as a person.

Additional info:

We schedule interviews on a rolling basis so do not wait until end date.