Head of Information Technology (Cloud)

Head Resourcing; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Head of IT/Cloud to lead their cloud platforms and IT infrastructure. The role involves managing cloud security, performance, and driving innovation in alignment with Microsoft best practices. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience in IT and proven expertise in Microsoft Azure and DevOps practices. A competitive package is available for the right candidate.

Benefits

Excellent package available

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in IT, cloud, SaaS within a regulated environment.
• Proven expertise with Microsoft Azure and related cloud services.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimisation of the external cloud environment.
• Manage internal infrastructure that supports product development.
• Oversee IT tools and software subscription for cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience in IT

Proven expertise with Microsoft Azure

Familiarity with the .NET ecosystem

Familiarity with DevOps tools

Experience driving AI productivity

AI productivity strategies

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform/Bicep

GitHub/GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Overview

Head Resourcing are currently working exclusively with a fintech firm who are looking for a Head of IT/Cloud to lead the design, delivery and operation of their cloud platforms and internal IT infrastructure. This pivotal role will ensure the stability, security and scalability of their IaaS customer environments, drive cloud innovation in line with Microsoft best practices, and oversee IT service delivery that enables productivity across the business. This candidate will also work closely with their established software development teams.

The Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the development, management, and optimisation of the external cloud environment, ensuring security, performance and scalability.
• Oversee internal infrastructure that underpins product development, delivery and client support.
• Manage all IT tools, software subscription and licensing used across the business, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain and enhance Microsoft 365, including Exchange, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint.
• Drive AI productivity and automation strategies, identifying opportunities to enhance internal efficiency
• Supervise the IT team (system admin and cloud engineer) and coordinate activities with the external Managed Service Provider and specialist contractors.
• Ensure the reliability and security of office infrastructure and hardware, including networking, devices and accesscontrol.
• Lead DevOps initiatives that support the software development lifecycle through automation, CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
• Own IT governance, including documentation, access control, backups and alignment with ISO 27001 standards.
• Report to the CEO and wider Leadership on cloud performance, service quality and strategic technology improvements

To be successful

• Leadership experience in IT, cloud, SaaS within a regulated or mission-critical environment.
• Proven expertise with Microsoft Azure, Azure Entra ID and/or other related cloud services.
• Familiar with the .NET ecosystem (C#, WPF, APIs).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g. Kubernetes, Terraform/Bicep, GitHub/GitLab CI/CD).
• Building, leading, and mentoring high-performing IT & Cloud teams.
• Experience with security and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Experience driving AI productivity and automation strategies

This is an exciting leadership role within a fintech business who have a great reputation in the market with some fantastic clients. The role is Edinburgh City Centre based

Excellent package available for the right candidate