Cloud Design & Engineering Leader

Job Description & Summary

About the team

PwC is a global leader in professional services, delivering a range of solutions to help organizations manage their risk and improve their performance. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where innovative ideas flourish, and we prioritize the growth and development of our people.

Job description & summary

PwC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Cloud Platform Operations Leader to oversee our cloud platform operations teams, including Container, Provisioning, DevOps, DevSecOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). This role will be instrumental in driving our cloud strategy, optimizing cloud operations, and ensuring the highest standards of security, performance, and efficiency in our cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, leadership skills, and a passion for innovation in cloud computing and infrastructure automation. Your responsibilities will be:

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams focused on containerization, provisioning, DevOps practices, DevSecOps implementation, and site reliability engineering.

• Establish and enhance cloud architecture best practices, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability of cloud applications and services.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud strategies and roadmaps that align with business objectives.

• Lead and manage team that implements cloud infrastructure provisioning solutions (IaaS, PaaS) utilizing automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, promoting the adoption of Agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles across teams.

• Monitor and optimize cloud performance, costs, and resource utilization to drive operational excellence.

• Enforce security standards and practices that integrate seamlessly within DevOps and delivery pipelines.

• Mentor and develop team members, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.

• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for implementing best practices and solutions.

Requirements of the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cloud engineering or operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience in container orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).

• Extensive experience with DevOps, DevSecOps methodologies, and SRE practices.

• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-driven mindset.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• In-depth knowledge of cloud security practices and compliance requirements.

Our Benefits and Fun

• Paid time off 35 days, 3 well being days and 2 extra day off from the company at the end of the year.

• Fair salary plus 20% annual bonus corresponding with your performance

• High-end Ultrabook and iPhone with unlimited data.

• The possibility to set your work schedule flexibly. Possible to work full time remote

• Benefit program with 60.000 points that you can use for holidays, education, food vouchers, sports, health... Simply on what you enjoy.

• Support for your education and development: we offer business and digital training and many other training and workshops to further develop your personal and professional skills

PwC is the largest audit team in the Czech Republic, but also law, tax, consulting and technology, data or forensic teams. Find out how easy it is to combine this knowledge when you're in the right place. With us, you will get the opportunity to see how business is done in large companies. We are part of an international network of companies with more than 364,000 colleagues in 151 countries. At PwC, we create an inclusive work environment where everyone can be themselves and find their place and opportunity to develop.

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