Cloud Lead

Recruitment SPOC: Shahana 1

Sapiens is on the lookout for a Cloud lead to become a key player in our Bangalore team. If you're a seasoned Microsoft Azure pro and ready to take your career to new heights with an established, globally successful company, this role could be the perfect fit.

Location: Bangalore

Working Model: Our flexible work arrangement combines both remote and in-office work, optimizing flexibility and productivity.

This position will be part of Sapiens CTIO division, for more information about it, click here: www.sapiens.com. 

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage a team of cloud engineers in the development and deployment of scalable cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and manage priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, plan, and implement cloud-based solutions that align with business requirements.
• Design and implement cloud architecture in line with best practices and organizational goals.
• Develop and enforce best practices, standards, and policies for cloud infrastructure and services.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the cloud team and ensure timely resolution of any technical issues or escalations.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and mentor team members for their professional growth.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cloud infrastructure, security, and performance.
• Oversee the integration of cloud systems with existing on-premises infrastructure.
• Ensure efficient utilization of cloud resources and identify opportunities to optimize costs.
• Define and enforce security policies and controls to protect data and systems.
• Monitor and manage the performance, availability, and scalability of cloud-based services.
• Stay up to date with emerging cloud technologies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute cloud adaptation strategies.

What to Have for this position.

Must have Skills & Good to have Skills:

• Deep understanding of cloud and cloud native principles and practices
• Proven experience leading and managing a team of cloud engineers.
• 5+ years of experience working on development and production infrastructure.
• 5+ years of experience with complex, high-performance distributed systems in production.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure, and services.
• Proficient in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Golang.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins and Git.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team of cloud engineers.
• Experience designing and implementing highly available and scalable cloud architectures.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools, such as Azure Bicep /Terraform/ CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and compliance in the cloud
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Certifications in cloud technologies, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect, are a plus. 

About Sapiens

Sapiens is a global leader in the insurance industry, delivering its award-winning, cloud-based SaaS insurance platform to over 600 customers in more than 30 countries. Sapiens’ platform offers pre-integrated, low-code capabilities to accelerate customers’ digital transformation. With more than 40 years of industry expertise, Sapiens has a highly professional team of over 5,000 employees globally.

For More information visit us on www.sapiens.com.

Sapiens is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds