Cloud Engineer, VP
Core
Design, build, and operate a secure, resilient, and compliant Azure cloud platform to support SMBC's EMEA technology strategy within a regulated banking environment.
Role type
VP-level Cloud Platform Engineer
Builds
Enterprise-scale Azure cloud foundation, cloud-native platforms, and migration of legacy banking systems
Domain
Banking / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Terraform, Infrastructure-as-Code, Cloud Security, Zero-trust architecture, Disaster recovery, On-premises to cloud integration, Azure networking, Operational resilience
Preferred skills
Multi-cloud experience (AWS, GCP), Azure certifications
Technologies
Azure, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Terraform
Responsibilities
Design and implement Azure landing zones and governance models; Build automated, auditable deployment pipelines; Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA); Integrate on-premises systems with cloud platforms; Operate highly available, resilient cloud architectures; Collaborate with Architecture, Security, and Risk functions
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership with hands-on engineering