Request Technology-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time • Director
Chicago, IL
Administrative and Support Services

The Director of Cloud Engineering AWS will lead and inspire a team of engineers and managers within a prestigious financial institution. This role focuses on developing talent, fostering a high-performing culture, and driving results in the cloud platform. The director will collaborate with various stakeholders to build a reliable, scalable, and secure technology stack using industry best practices, particularly in AWS.

  • Lead and mentor engineering teams to develop key talent and cultivate a positive, high-performing culture.
  • Drive results in the cloud platform by collaborating with engineers and other leaders.
  • Build a reliable, scalable, and secure technology stack using leading industry practices.
  • Support execution and remove roadblocks that hinder team performance.
  • Promote inclusivity and diversity within the team and organization.
  • Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.
  • 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 people-focused leadership style with a track record of motivating teams.
  • Masterful communication skills for effective information sharing across all levels.
  • Ability to dive into details to support execution when necessary.
  • Understanding of inclusivity and diversity values in practice.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills.
  • Basic understanding of operating systems, particularly Linux.
  • Deep understanding of AWS services, especially platform and core services.
  • Functional understanding of security, compliance, and controls in the cloud.
  • Knowledge of cloud networking principles, including Firewalls and VPCs.
  • Understanding of containers and orchestration, including Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with good delivery practices and continuous improvement.
  • Agile/Lean project delivery background.
  • Strong understanding of automation principles and delivery pipelines.
  • AWS Solution Architect Professional certification.
  • Bonus eligibility for the position.
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