Head of Cloud (SaaS)

Head Resourcing Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fintech company in Edinburgh is seeking a Head of Cloud to lead its AI enablement and secure SaaS delivery. This strategic role requires strong leadership in cloud environments, particularly Azure, and a proven record in SaaS compliance. The ideal candidate will mentor teams and represent technology in various engagements, making a significant impact on the company’s future.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a SaaS environment.
• Deep expertise in cloud environments, ideally Azure.
• Proven track record in secure SaaS delivery and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of a secure, scalable Azure-based SaaS platform.
• Shape and deliver the company's AI/ML strategy across products and operations.
• Own corporate IT and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001.

Skills

Leadership in SaaS

Cloud expertise (Azure)

SaaS delivery compliance

AI/ML application

DevOps practices

Motivational leadership

Job description

Overview

Head Resourcing are currently working with a Fintech company who are looking for a Head of Cloud to lead its AI enablement, and secure SaaS delivery. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role with global impact-ideal for someone who thrives in regulated, mission-critical environments.

The Role

• Lead the evolution of a secure, scalable Azure-based SaaS platform
• Shape and deliver the company's AI/ML strategy across products and operations
• Own corporate IT and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 and other frameworks
• Mentor and grow a high-performing IT & Cloud team
• Represent technology in client, partner, and regulatory engagements

To be successful in the role, candidates need

• Senior leadership experience in a SaaS environment
• Deep expertise in cloud environments (ideally Azure)
• Proven track record in secure SaaS delivery and compliance
• Exposure to AI/ML technologies and their application in SaaS products
• Pragmatic, hands-on and commercially aware
• Experience with modern DevOps practices to support developers and product teams
• Motivational leader who develops and inspires IT/Development teams

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference, so please apply to find out more