Dollar General, a leading retail company in the United States, is seeking a Director of Cloud Engineering to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive cloud strategy that aligns with business objectives. They will evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and software to determine the best solutions for the organization's needs. This role involves leading the adoption of new cloud technologies, establishing best practices, designing and implementing cloud infrastructures, and developing enterprise cloud guidelines and automations. The Director of Cloud Engineering will oversee all aspects of the GCP environment, including provisioning, scaling, monitoring, and security.
Key responsibilities include developing a well-informed cloud strategy aligned with business goals, evaluating cloud technologies for suitability within the organization, recommending optimal cloud architecture solutions to meet business requirements, and leading the adoption of new cloud technologies while establishing best practices for implementation. Additionally, this role involves overseeing all aspects of the GCP environment in collaboration with IT Operations domains and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations by collaborating with IT security.
The ideal candidate should possess at least 7-10 years of experience in cloud engineering or a related field. They should have extensive experience in designing and implementing cloud infrastructures in 24/7 environments and be familiar with provisioning, scaling, monitoring, and securing cloud environments. Strong analytical skills are essential for managing costs and scalability effectively. Excellent collaboration and communication skills are required to work effectively with cross-functional teams. A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field is preferred along with relevant certifications in cloud computing such as Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for driving innovation through cloud technology and have experience collaborating across different teams to ensure best practices are followed throughout cloud adoption processes, we invite you to apply for the Director of Cloud Engineering position at Dollar General. This role is ideal for individuals looking to take on leadership roles within the realm of cloud engineering while staying updated on advancements in GCP and other cloud infrastructure technologies.
Seniority Level: Executive Level
Job Functions: Engineering
Industries : Technology
