We’re partnering with a fast-growing, data-driven technology business that is investing heavily in its cloud platform and engineering capability. As part of this growth, they are hiring a Director of DevOps to lead and evolve their global cloud engineering function.
This is a strategic leadership role with full ownership of the organisation’s AWS estate, responsible for building a high-impact DevOps capability that enables software teams to deliver quickly, securely and reliably.
You’ll define the cloud strategy, lead a team of Cloud/DevOps engineers, embed modern DevOps and FinOps practices, and ensure the platform scales efficiently as the business grows.
What you’ll be doing:
* Define and execute the cloud infrastructure strategy aligned to business goals
* Lead, mentor and scale a global DevOps/Cloud Engineering team
* Drive Infrastructure as Code adoption (Terraform) and automation standards
* Partner closely with engineering teams to enable efficient CI/CD and self-service environments
* Ensure security, governance and compliance across AWS
* Own cloud cost optimisation and FinOps reporting
* Implement robust monitoring, incident management and disaster recovery practices
* Act as a key bridge between Engineering, Security, Finance and senior stakeholders
What they’re looking for:
* Proven leadership experience managing cloud or DevOps functions
* Strong Terraform / IaC background
* Experience building and scaling CI/CD pipelines
* Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and best practices
* Exposure to FinOps and cloud cost optimisation
* Strong stakeholder communication and vendor management skills
If you enjoy building teams, modernising platforms and leaving things far better than you found them, this is the kind of role that gives you the room to do exactly that.
Apply or email chris@thedeveloperlink.io for more details
#J-18808-Ljbffr