Chapter Lead Technology Specialist - Engineering

Technologies we use

Your responsibilities

• overseeing the implementation of cloud infrastructure solutions following architectural guidelines and standards defined by the Tribe Architect
• working with the Global Cloud Team and Product Owner to understand, analyse, and translate stakeholders’ requirements and user stories into feasible technical solutions and configurations
• selecting, designing, building, deploying and overseeing maintenance of infrastructure automation solutions using Infrastructure as Code (with HCP Terraform – preferred or one of the following tools: Azure Bicep, ARM templates, AWS CloudFormation)
• owning technical quality for Global Cloud deliverables: drives engineering best practices, manages technical debt, identifies bottlenecks, and continuously improves performance, reliability and cost efficiency
• supporting teams in implementing shared solutions and setting technical directions with the required quality and performance standards
• driving the implementation of compliance and security controls for solutions deployed in public cloud environments
• orchestrating the resolution of production incidents and support root cause analysis (RCA)
• identifying and resolves bottlenecks, managing support solutions and processes
• collaborating with development teams and external vendors to ensure successful integration and operation of cloud services
• operating as a self organising team member in an Agile environment
• demonstrating product features during sprint reviews to stakeholders
• development of talent & coaching by mentoring (junior) engineers on (cloud) engineering best practices cloud and guide their career growth e.g. toward cloud certifications (Security, Solutions Architect etc
• conducting regular 1-on-1 meetings focusing on individual performance
• evaluating and assessing performance based on the agreed priorities in delivery and professional development (e.g. reduction of cloud security risks and optimization of cloud spend)
• delivering continuous feedback on how well product team members collaborate with other product teams, like security and application product teams
• the hiring & onboarding of specialists and new hires on internal compliance standards, landing zone architectures, and risk mitigation.
• leading a community of practice to standardize cloud engineering best practices
• promoting an Engineering culture and mindset (e.g. "Security and Governance as Code" rather than manual policing)
• advocating for the chapter’s needs, securing budget for cloud governance toolsets and continuous training
• monitoring employee wellbeing, workload balance, and engagement levels, taking proactive actions when support is required
• supporting employees through organizational changes, transformations, and new ways of working
• acting as an escalation point for people-related topics, conflicts, and development challenges.

Our requirements

• have a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• have 10+ years' experience in a similar role within an international environment (FMCG industry would be advantage).
• have expertise in one or multiple technologies listed in Functional Capabilities or similar technologies, or the ability to quickly learn them.
• have a strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• are Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• are Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• have HashiCorp Terraform Associate Certification
• are Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (AU294) certified
• are Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certified
• are Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) certified
• have AWS Associate or Professional Certifications
• are Google Associate Cloud Engineer certified
• have experience working in a Fast-Paced environment with rapid release cycles
• have experience in Agile environments
• are familiarity with ITIL, SCRUM, and DevOps; certifications or trainings are beneficial
• have an understanding for the Cloud Adoption and Well-Architected Frameworks
• have good communication skills (both written and verbal) in English
• strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and cloud-native services.
• have hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms.
• have experience designing and supporting Azure Enterprise Landing Zones using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• have a strong understanding of Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), cloud governance, Azure Policy, Policy Compliance and Effects,
• have knowledge of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), including identity management, secrets management, certificate management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and security best practices
• have experience with cloud cost optimization using Azure Hybrid Benefit, Reservations, Savings Plans, and Azure Advisor recommendations
• have an understanding of High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), backup, and business continuity solutions
• have experience with Azure networking, including VPNs, firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid connectivity
• have knowledge of automation, CI/CD, monitoring, and operational best practices
• have strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and stakeholder collaboration skills
• have experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell and Python.

What we offer

• hybrid ways of working
• private medical healthcare
• attractive performance bonus
• Sodexo pre-paid card
• life insurance
• employee referral program
• wide range of trainings
• local and global job opportunities within HEINEKEN
• parking space
• open bar once a week
• we are ACCA Approved Employer

Benefits