Head of Cloud Operations

NewVerus; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized software company in the UK seeks a Head of Cloud Operations to lead cloud infrastructure efforts. The role involves team leadership and ensuring system security and efficiency in a hybrid environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in cloud operations and proficiency in major cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. The company offers a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud operations, DevOps, or infrastructure management.
• Proven experience in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructures.
• Lead and mentor a high‑performing cloud operations team.
• Implement best practices in automation, CI/CD, and monitoring.
• Oversee incident response and performance tracking.

Skills

Cloud operations

DevOps

Infrastructure management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Head of Cloud Operations

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🌩️ Head of Cloud Operations (Hybrid – Austin, TX or Yorkshire, UK)

Location: Hybrid – Austin, Texas or Yorkshire, UK

Type: Full-time

Our retained client, a family-owned group of specialized, midmarket ERP software application companies, is seeking an experienced Head of Cloud Operations to scale its global cloud infrastructure and drive operational excellence across the group.

About the Role

You’ll lead a team of cloud engineers, manage multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and ensure systems are secure, reliable, and cost-efficient. The role combines hands‑on technical expertise with strategic leadership to support the company’s growing software ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructures.
• Lead and mentor a high‑performing cloud operations team.
• Implement best practices in automation, CI/CD, and monitoring.
• Oversee incident response, performance tracking, and cost control.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to align on cloud strategy.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in cloud operations, DevOps, or infrastructure management.
• Proven experience in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) preferred.

If you’re a proactive cloud leader ready to make an impact in a fast‑paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

Industries

Software Development

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