Cloud Infrastructure Strategist

What You Need to Succeed

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven expertise in cloud infrastructure operations and automation, with expert-level knowledge of multiple cloud platforms, focusing on Google Cloud.
• Deep understanding of network, storage, and security principles, including designing, implementing, and operating at global, enterprise scale.
• Significant experience in major incident response and troubleshooting methodologies, leading teams to successful remediation of high-pressure incidents.
• PRACTICAL experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Outstanding influencing and communication skills, effectively communicating complex subject matter to senior executives.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, particularly with Python and Bash, as well as deep experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Expert-level industry certifications across various technical subjects.

Your Career Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cloud DevOps Engineer with a strong emphasis on enterprise deployment methodologies and Kubernetes to join our dynamic team.

As an engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and deploying reliable, performant, and scalable infrastructure and applications, focusing on GCP Shared Services. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting the team in delivering a seamless and highly available service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to the GCP Engineering team, leveraging deep enterprise experience and current industry best practices.
• Directly lead a small engineering pod, setting standards and delivering upon core practices such as infrastructure reliability, capacity planning, security, automation, incident management, performance optimization, monitoring, and alerting.
• Closely collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions, including Architecture, Security, and Compliance, Cyber Security, and other Cloud platform teams.
• Identify and remediate risks and issues proactively, ensuring they do not significantly impact the platform and its customers.
• Manage and prioritize the workload of a small team, defining epics, stories, or tasks required.
• Champion safe change, contributing to process improvements and promoting a culture of safety and accountability through change-related ceremonies and individual opportunities for feedback.
• As a senior technical leader, provide positive inputs to more strategic matters, including but not limited to culture, job design, resourcing, operating models, and cross-cloud consistency.
• Influence enterprise partners to drive changes to their roadmaps favoring HSBC priorities, strongly influence relevant product developments and shared initiatives to achieve stronger business outcomes.
• Develop oneself and others, maintaining and making progress against an ambitious personal development plan while seizing opportunities for day-to-day and more strategic technical development of the wider GCP team and its customers.

Benefits and Perks

• Training budget to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• A flat organizational structure that encourages collaboration and growth.
• International projects to broaden your horizons.
• A multisport card for active lifestyle enthusiasts.
• A monthly remote work subsidy to maintain work-life balance.
• Psychological support for your well-being.
• Conferences and workshops to stay updated on industry trends.
• An annual performance-based bonus to recognize your contributions.
• An integration budget to facilitate teamwork.
• An international environment where diversity is valued.
• Small teams that encourage open communication and collaboration.
• An employee referral bonus to reward your connections.
• Mentoring programs to help you grow professionally.
• A workstation reimbursement to ensure your comfort and productivity.
• A company share purchase plan to align with your financial goals.
• A childcare support program to balance your work and family responsibilities.
• Bike parking and a playroom for a healthy work environment.
• Shower facilities and a canteen for convenience.
• Free coffee and beverages to boost your energy.
• Free parking for added convenience.
• In-house trainings to develop your skills.
• In-house hack days to foster innovation.
• No dress code to let your personality shine.
• A modern office space that inspires creativity.
• Knowledge sharing to promote collaboration.
• A garden for relaxation and recreation.
• Massage chairs to alleviate stress.
• A kitchen for socializing and snacking.