Director

Job Description : DIRECTOR OF CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE PORTUGAL Open to International candidates a leading Silicon Valley company specialising in Vertical AI SaaS solutions, collaborates with top firms worldwide in industries such as accounting, consulting, investment banking, legal, private capital, and real assets. They’re looking for a Director of Cloud Infrastructure to join their new Research & Development centre in Lisbon. In this managerial role, you’ll be overseeing the design, development, and operation of multi-cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security while driving innovation in cloud strategy. Key Responsibilities • Lead and Inspire Your Team: Motivate your team to achieve excellent results, promote a collaborative culture, and mentor team members to support their career growth. • Expertise in Cloud Infrastructure: Demonstrate strong knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps practices, and automation tools. • Collaborate Across the Organisation: Work with other leaders to align strategies, share best practices, and ensure smooth integration of infrastructure services. • Stay Updated on Industry Trends: Keep up with emerging technologies and trends to identify areas for improvement and drive innovation within your team. • Solve Complex Technical Challenges: Tackle technical issues and make data-driven decisions to improve infrastructure performance and reliability. • Collaborate with Operations Leadership: Work with operations leaders to turn solutions into actionable engineering and operational tasks. • Build a Strong Engineering Team: Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team, aligning their skills with the organisation's goals. What You Bring • Leadership Experience: 8+ years of experience leading technical teams and successfully delivering projects in fast-paced environments. • Industry Experience: Extensive background in product-centric and platform-based projects, with a strong emphasis on structured and scalable architectures. • Cloud & DevOps Expertise: Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, DevOps principles, and automation tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible). • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with teams from different functions and build strong relationships. • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute long-term plans for infrastructure growth and modernisation. • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. • Team Development: Proven experience managing and developing high-performing engineering teams.

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