Director of Engineering Operations

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