R&D Cloud Operations Manager

PowerToFly; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is looking for a qualified candidate to lead and coordinate a distributed team across the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will oversee the design and implementation of fault-tolerant cloud services and ensure high service availability. Proficiency in AWS, Linux administration, and cloud automation tools is required. The company offers flexible working hours, a collaborative team environment, and extensive career development programs.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Comprehensive benefits package

Extensive skills development programs

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in infrastructure including networking, operating systems, and web protocols.
• Proficient in cloud ecosystems and automation tools.
• Leadership experience in an international setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a distributed team across multiple regions.
• Oversee design and implementation of fault-tolerant cloud services.
• Ensure service availability and performance across deployments.

Skills

Cloud services management

AWS services

Linux administration

Scripting (Shell, Python)

Cloud automation tools (e.g., Chef, Puppet)

Networking protocols (TCP/IP)

Monitoring and alerting tools

Job description

Role Description & Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a distributed team across the UK as well as work with teams in Europe, India, and the USA
• Oversee the design and implementation of tools and solutions for managing large-scale, fault-tolerant cloud services
• Guide the deployment of cloud orchestration and automation systems to ensure full lifecycle management
• Supervise live system operations, change management, and incident resolution
• Ensure 24x7 service availability, performance, and quality across all customer deployments
• Collaborate with development teams to influence cloud service architecture and operational best practices
• Foster a culture of DevOps, automation, and continuous improvement within the team

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in infrastructure: networking (architecture, TCP/IP), operating systems, web protocols (HTTPS, DNS, proxy), databases, and middleware
• Proficient in AWS services and cloud ecosystem.
• Strong Linux administration and scripting skills (Shell, Python)
• Experience with cloud automation tools (e.g., Chef, Puppet)
• Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools for large-scale environmentsProven leadership, autonomy, and organizational skills in a high-paced, international setting
• A proactive mindset, capable of driving initiatives and leading through change

What’s in it for you

• An international and diverse working environment in a collaborative team
• Flexible working hours with hybrid working model, a good work-life balance and comprehensive benefits package
• Extensive skills and career development programs to build your journey with us.

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