Technical Manager

Key Roles / Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of cloud solutions based on business requirements and best practices.
• Oversee the deployment of cloud services and applications, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Lead cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and optimization efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud solutions with existing systems and applications.
• Monitor and analyze cloud infrastructure performance metrics to identify areas for optimization and improvement.
• Implement performance tuning strategies to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of cloud-based systems.
• Drive initiatives to automate repetitive tasks and streamline cloud operations.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cloud PS teams.
• Mentor team members on cloud technologies, best practices, and emerging trends.
• Evaluate cloud service providers and technologies to determine the best fit for organizational needs.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred but not mandatory.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, with at least 4 years focused specifically on cloud technologies.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect are preferred and may be required depending on the role.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions in public, private, or hybrid environments is essential. Candidates should be proficient in one or more cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, including compute, storage, networking, and security concepts. Experience with cloud-native services and technologies is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in cloud automation, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for this role. Candidates should have experience leading teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving technical initiatives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Skills / Knowledge

• Proficiency in one or more cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Strong knowledge of cloud services, features, and capabilities.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef. Ability to define infrastructure resources declaratively and manage them programmatically.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Experience in containerizing applications, managing container clusters, and optimizing containerized workloads.
• Understanding of cloud networking concepts including virtual networks, subnets, routing, load balancing, and security groups. Knowledge of network protocols, VPNs, and SD-WAN technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile methodologies. Ability to automate software delivery processes and streamline development workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve issues in cloud environments. Experience with debugging tools, log analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion.

Originally posted on Himalayas