We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering Operations with a strong focus on both private and public cloud environments. In this role, you will lead our efforts in building and managing our cloud-centric infrastructure. Your expertise in cloud technologies, infrastructure management, and operational excellence will be crucial in enabling our teams to deliver scalable and reliable services. If you have a robust operational background and are passionate about driving platform excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. What you will do: Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for our cloud engineering initiatives, aligned with our business objectives and industry trends. Lead and manage a high-performing team of engineers, architects, and infrastructure specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence. Design and architect scalable and secure cloud services that provide a foundation for our applications and services, ensuring high availability, performance, and cost optimization. Implement best practices and standards for cloud operations, including infrastructure provisioning, automation, monitoring, and security. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud capabilities into our development processes, tools, and infrastructure. Stay updated on the latest cloud technologies, infrastructure trends, and industry best practices to continuously enhance our cloud capabilities and maintain a competitive edge. Work closely with executive leadership and stakeholders to align cloud engineering initiatives with our overall business goals and digital transformation strategy. Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal teams, ensuring they adhere to cloud engineering and operations best practices throughout the technology lifecycle. Foster strong relationships with cloud service providers, technology partners, and industry experts to leverage their knowledge and expertise in enhancing our cloud infrastructure. Stay informed about emerging technologies and evaluate their potential applications to drive innovation and improve efficiency within our cloud environment. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Extensive experience in platform engineering, with a focus on designing and implementing IaaS services. Proven track record of successfully leading and managing teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Strong knowledge of cloud computing technologies and IaaS offerings from major cloud service providers (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Expertise in infrastructure design, deployment, and management, including networking, storage, and virtualization technologies. Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools and techniques, such as infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, infrastructure management, or related areas are highly desirable. Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most Discounted Parking - We have partnered with QPark to provide an exclusive discounted rate for OneAdvanced employee's when purchasing a digital season tickets Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do Performance & Talent – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about MatchIt – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger