Job Title: Manager - Cloud Engineer
Job Summary
The Manager - Cloud Engineer plays a pivotal role in leading and managing cloud engineering teams. This position is responsible for overseeing the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring that all projects align with strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud technologies and will be adept at resource allocation, project management, and client engagement. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to drive successful outcomes in cloud engineering initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Management: Lead a team of cloud engineers, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation to ensure successful project delivery.
- Project Oversight: Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of cloud engineering projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and client specifications.
- Resource Allocation: Strategically allocate resources to projects based on priorities and the strengths of team members, optimizing the use of skills and time.
- Client Engagement: Collaborate closely with clients to understand their cloud infrastructure needs, ensuring the successful implementation of tailored cloud solutions.
- Performance Monitoring: Oversee the performance of cloud environments, ensuring compliance with SLAs, security standards, and cost management targets.
- Mentorship and Development: Provide mentorship to cloud engineers, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Cloud Engineering Expertise: Advanced knowledge of cloud infrastructure and cloud platform tools such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and lead teams of cloud engineers, offering technical guidance and support.
- Project Management: Experience in managing cloud projects, including resource allocation and timely delivery.
- Client Relationship Management: Strong client-facing skills to effectively manage expectations and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Cost Management: Familiarity with cloud cost management tools and strategies to optimize expenditures.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
- Certifications (Preferred): AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Key Focus Areas
- Leadership and Team Development: Leading cloud engineering teams, providing mentorship, and ensuring skill development.
- Project and Client Management: Ensuring successful delivery of cloud projects that meet client needs.
- Operational Efficiency: Optimizing cloud resources to ensure cost-effective and high-performance solutions.
Experience
7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
Tools and Equipment
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
- Project Management Tools: Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project.
- Monitoring Tools: AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog.
- Automation Tools: Terraform, Ansible.
Other Requirements
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate teams.
- Client-focused mindset with the ability to manage expectations and deliver solutions that align with business objectives.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.