Cloud Engineering Head

East West Banking Corporation; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation in Makati City is seeking a Senior Assistant Vice President to lead the Bank's Cloud Engineering efforts. You will drive cloud strategy, oversee migration projects, and optimize cloud infrastructure, ensuring security, compliance, and performance across the IT landscape.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Cloud certifications from major providers (AWS/Azure/Google) are a plus.
• Experience in cloud migration methodologies and large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in cloud security, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• ITIL 4.0 and Agile methodologies applied to cloud projects.
• Expertise in cloud platforms and infrastructure performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cloud strategy aligned with the bank's objectives.
• Lead cloud migration projects with clear milestones and KPIs.
• Oversee cloud infrastructure management for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Implement cloud security, compliance, and governance best practices.
• Manage and optimize cloud costs across units and projects.
• Stay informed on emerging cloud technologies to enhance banking services.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Cloud computing

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

About The Job

Location: Makati City

Corporate Title: Senior Assistant Vice President

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Information Technology team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Makati City with the role of Cloud Engineering Head. In this role, you will lead the Bank's cloud strategy by driving the adoption, integration, and optimization of cloud solutions across the IT infrastructure. You will ensure performance, security, and compliance while guiding the organization through cloud migration. You will also display strong leadership, strategic vision, technical expertise, and collaborative engagement with internal and external stakeholders to achieve success.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience. We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment. Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What The Role Will Entail

• Develop and implement a cloud strategy aligned with the Banks business objectives, in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Lead cloud migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions from on-premises infrastructure with clear milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Oversee cloud infrastructure management for optimal performance, reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency
• Implement cloud security, compliance, and governance best practices to protect data and meet regulatory requirements
• Manage and optimize cloud costs through budget controls and expense tracking across business units and projects
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, such as serverless computing, containerization, and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), to enhance banking services

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any related field is required; cloud certifications from major providers (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) are an advantage
• Background in cloud migration methodologies, tools, and best practices, with hands-on involvement in large-scale projects
• Proficiency in cloud security, regulatory compliance, and risk management
• Practical experience applying Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4.0 and Agile methodologies in cloud projects
• Expertise in cloud platforms and infrastructure performance optimization
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams and stakeholders

What You Can Expect From Joining Our Team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth