Director of Cloud Engineering AWS

Request Technology - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Director

Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Director of Cloud Engineering will lead and inspire a team of engineers and managers at a prestigious financial institution, focusing on the development and retention of talent while driving results in the cloud platform. This role emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders to build a reliable, scalable, and secure technology stack using industry best practices, particularly within AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams to foster a high-performing culture.
• Drive results in the cloud platform by collaborating with engineers and leaders.
• Develop and implement strategies for talent growth and retention.
• Ensure the cloud technology stack is reliable, scalable, and secure.
• Oversee software design and development, database architectures, and cloud operations.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and influence across the organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams with a focus on talent development.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, particularly with AWS.
• Strong leadership skills with a people-focused approach.
• Masterful communication skills for effective information sharing.
• Ability to manage details to support execution and remove roadblocks.
• Understanding of inclusivity and diversity in team dynamics.
• Basic understanding of operating systems, especially Linux.
• Deep knowledge of AWS services, particularly platform and core services.
• Functional understanding of security, compliance, and cloud networking principles.
• Experience with containers and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile/Lean methodologies and automation principles.

Nice-to-haves

• AWS Solution Architect Professional certification.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility for the position.