Cloud Operations Technical Lead

About the Role

Our client, a prominent Fintech company in the financial services sector, is looking for an experienced Cloud Operations Technical Lead to guide cloud infrastructure strategy, operational excellence, and mentor a team within their technology division. Recognized as one of the premier employers in Ireland, this role offers a balanced hybrid working environment and excellent work-life integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and coach a team of cloud engineers to deliver scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Formulate and implement cloud strategies aligned with organizational and technological goals.
• Maintain high availability, optimal performance, and security across the cloud infrastructure.
• Work closely with various internal teams to seamlessly integrate cloud services with existing platforms and systems.
• Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure transparent communication of priorities and timelines.
• Participate in incident management operations, including on-call responsibilities.
• Lead initiatives aimed at optimizing system performance and reducing costs.
• Supervise build, release, and configuration management processes for production environments.
• Manage relationships with third-party cloud service providers and vendors.
• Champion ongoing enhancements in cloud operations, tooling, and delivery methodologies.

Experience & Skills Required

• A minimum of seven years of experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure-related roles.
• Established leadership or technical lead experience.
• Hands-on expertise with major cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure.
• Proven ability implementing infrastructure-as-code solutions like Terraform.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in contemporary DevOps setups.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, operational practices, and service management.
• Experience operating under defined SLAs/SLOs and service delivery standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DevOps tools and automation frameworks.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and performance optimization within cloud environments.
• Knowledge of cloud cost management and strategies for reducing expenses.
• Understanding of cloud security concepts and governance.
• Exposure to large-scale, enterprise-level environments.
• Experience with platforms like Azure DevOps or equivalents.

Educational Requirements

A third-level qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to €100,000 per annum.
• Performance-related bonuses.
• Pension contributions.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities.