Head of Cloud Platform Development

About the role

The Head of Cloud Platform Development will lead the strategic and technical evolution of cloud platforms based on Kubernetes and OpenStack. This role involves defining technical roadmaps, managing development priorities, and overseeing architectural decisions while leading a team of engineers. The position requires bridging the gap between product management requirements and technical platform solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the further development of Kubernetes and OpenStack-based cloud platforms.
• Develop technical roadmaps and define development priorities.
• Provide professional and disciplinary leadership to the team.
• Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.
• Ensure the quality of platform solutions and manage their transition to operations.

Required skills

• Cloud Engineering
• Kubernetes
• Container technologies
• Cloud infrastructure
• Linux
• Network
• Storage
• Virtualization
• Distributed systems

Nice to have

• OpenStack

Qualifications

• Several years of leadership experience in Cloud Engineering, Platform Development, or a comparable technical field.
• Sound experience with cloud platform architecture and development.

Benefits

• Leadership position with creative freedom
• Technologically demanding cloud environment
• Hybrid working options
• Modern workplace
• Individual professional development
• 30 days of vacation
• Attractive additional benefits

About the Company

The company is an established German cloud and IT infrastructure provider.