Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Purpose:

The Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering, plays a critical role in driving the strategic direction and technical design of cloud infrastructure and solutions within the organization. Their primary purpose is to lead a team of cloud architects in planning, designing, and implementing cloud-based systems that align with business objectives and leverage best practices. 

Key Deliverables: 

• Formulate and articulate the organization's cloud engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, technology trends, and industry standards.
• Lead the design and engineering of scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-based solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the cloud engineering team, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Work with stakeholders across IT, business units, and executive leadership to understand requirements, gather feedback, and align with architectural principles.
• Evaluate and select cloud service providers and technologies, negotiating contracts and partnerships to meet organizational needs.
• Establish and enforce governance processes and standards, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Identify risks and vulnerabilities in cloud engineering and propose mitigation strategies to enhance security, resilience, and business continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cloud engineering practices and methodologies, staying current with emerging technologies and trends.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive framework outlining principles, standards, and guidelines for cloud solutions.
• Create detailed blueprints and design documents for cloud-based systems, documenting architectural decisions and dependencies.
• Define and communicate technical roadmaps, outlining key projects, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Develop security and compliance documentation, including risk assessments, security controls, and compliance artifacts. 

Qualifications

Professional Experience & Certifications:

• 5 Years + of extensive experience in cloud infrastructure planning, design, and implementation.
• Strong expertise in cloud architecture, with a focus on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
• Deep understanding of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and cloud migration strategies.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience in leading complex cloud projects.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated deployments.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Cloud Architecture (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).
• Advanced understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Ansible).
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) (optional).
• Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols (DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTPS, etc.).