Senior Manager, Cloud-Native Development

About Us:

Trask is a leading system integrator providing innovative IT solutions across various domains and industries. As we expand our offerings, we are eager to establish a new division focusing on cloud-native development. We are looking for an experienced manager to lead this initiative. 

Mission:

Senior Manager, Cloud Native Development will build and lead cloud-native development competency.  This role requires a blend of managerial acumen, technical expertise, and business insight to effectively guide teams, foster collaboration, and drive innovation in cloud technologies. 

First goals:

• Create the future structure of the team and start hiring
• Identify business opportunities within Trask's current client portfolio and how we want to utilize them
• Set the cooperation with existing AWS and Azure teams in Trask
• Prepare the growth strategy for new cloud-native development competency (P&L, clients, business offering, quick wins, etc)

1. Leadership & Management:

• Build and lead a team of cloud-native developers and engineers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Define team objectives and key performance indicators, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.

2. Technical Expertise:

• Implement/help to implement best practices in cloud-native development, architecture, and deployment.
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native applications.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and trends to incorporate into development strategies. 

3. Business Development:

• Collaborate with business development teams to identify new market opportunities and client needs.
• Develop proposals and architecture solutions that demonstrate value to clients.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners to drive cloud solutions adoption.

4. Project Management:

• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets effectively.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Communicate regular updates to senior management and stakeholders regarding project status and outcomes. 

• Knowledgeable in cloud-native development, transformation, and migration offerings across key cloud platforms (Azure and AWS)
• Experience leading cloud transformation projects and managing client relationships
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at senior levels 
• Demonstrated ability to align technology strategies with business objectives and drive actionable outcomes 
• Good presentation skills
• Fluent English
• Proven track of leading a technical team

You have a technical knowledge of:

• One of these programming languages: Python, Go, Javascript, F#, C#
• Kubernetes
• Serverless Architecture/Cloud Architecture
• CI/CD Tools (Azure DevOps, Github Actions)
• Infrastructure as a Code (e.g. Terraform, AWS CloudFormation)
• Database design

• Leave your imprint: Build the competence, set the strategy, and build the team. We will trust your expertise.
• Co-lead: Be part of the advisory board for cloud-native development competence in Trask.
• International expansion: be part of challenging international projects.

Benefits:

• Flexible work environment: Ability to work from home, company offices, or directly at client sites.
• Vacation and time off: Guaranteed 5 weeks of vacation and 3 sick days.
• Customized working hours: Flexible scheduling tailored to your individual needs.
• Education: Training, conference attendance, e-learning programs, and language courses.
• On-site refreshments: Diverse selection including cookies, fruit, coffee, and hot chocolate.
• Seamless mobile communication: 50 GB of mobile data + unlimited company-paid calling. Discounted O2 Family tariffs for family members.
• Choice of benefits: MultiSport card, pension insurance contribution, discounts (Alza, pharmacies, tickets, and other experiences).
• Additional employee perks include access to employee loans, discounts with business partners, opportunities for volunteer work, and participation in team-building activities.