Public Cloud Engineering Manager

Location: Praha, CzechiaThales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.Thales in the Czech Republic employs over 400 people from 45 different nationalities. A total of 15 teams work on projects for government agencies, banking, mobile services and the Internet Of Things (IoT) technology. At the core of our business is the development of software which we configure and embed in a multitude of different devices and form factors. These include many kinds of payment cards, SIM cards, travel passes, secure eBanking devices, authentication tokens, machine identification modules (MIM), and secure ID documents including ePassports, eID and eHealth cards, as well as eDriving licenses. Because of the international environment surrounding us every day, it comes as no surprise that English is our official corporate language.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Public Cloud Engineering Manager to lead our team in accelerating digital transformation into public cloud environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing large-scale public cloud architectures that drive business growth and innovation.

Main Missions:

As the Public Cloud Engineering Manager, you will:

1. Lead a team of cloud engineers to design, implement, and manage public cloud environments, including infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

2. Collaborate with technical leaders across engineering teams to ensure seamless integration with on-premises systems and other cloud services.

3. Accelerate the adoption of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD).

4. Develop and maintain knowledge sharing materials, training programs, and guidelines for engineers to support autonomous deployment of public cloud technologies.

Development Duties:

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for public cloud adoption, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Design, implement, and manage large-scale public cloud architectures, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
• Lead the implementation of automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to support development/validation/integration processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define security audit requirements and design secure architectures.

Support Duties:

• Provide training and guidance to engineering teams on public cloud technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC tools.
• Offer expertise during architecture definition phases (e.g., security audits, design reviews).
• Support the development of knowledge sharing materials, including documentation, guides, and training programs.

Communication Duties:

• Liaise with other cloud engineers across various product lines, DIS BL, and corporate groups to ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including technical leaders and business owners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Technology related field.
• 5+ years of experience in public cloud engineering (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in system integration and deployment of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code languages, scripting code, continuous automation principles (CI/CD).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Fluent in English and at least one additional language of the European Union.
• Good knowledge of operating systems (Windows/Linux) and proficiency in at least two development languages (Java, C/C++, Python, JavaScript, Go).
• Experience with network protocols (SOAP/REST, HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, WAF, RTCP).
• AWS SAA or AWS SAP certification considered positively.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Collaborative team culture that values knowledge sharing and open communication.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now