Senior Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering

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Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role at a professional services company
• Proven experience leading and scaling a cloud engineering practice or department, ideally within an AWS-focused services company.
• Deep expertise in AWS services, architectures, and best practices.
• Strong background in DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and cloud security.
• Ability to drive business outcomes, manage budgets, and align technical capabilities with revenue goals.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with enterprise clients across various industries.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the strategic vision for the Cloud Engineering Practice, ensuring alignment with company objectives and AWS best practices.
• Establish and promote industry-leading methodologies, frameworks, and architectures for cloud-native solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of 200+ cloud engineers, architects, and consultants, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Oversee the successful execution of cloud engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Strengthen our collaboration with AWS, leveraging latest technologies and programs to enhance our service offerings.
• Support pre-sales efforts, contribute to go-to-market strategies, and help drive revenue growth by aligning technical capabilities with business opportunities.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, drive innovation within the practice, and represent the company in conferences, webinars, and AWS-related events.
• Drive the development and implementation of AI-powered cloud solutions.