Engineering Manager, Cloud Platform

Summary

Join Signifyd's Cloud Platform team as an Engineering Manager and lead a high-impact team transforming cloud infrastructure. This pivotal role involves shaping the future of the cloud platform, championing developer self-service, and ensuring operational excellence. You will build scalable, secure, and cost-optimized systems across AWS and GCP, empower teams with innovative tools, and drive reliability through 24/7 monitoring. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating high-leverage platforms and fostering a culture of growth and innovation. This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to a dynamic team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering or cloud platform roles, with 2+ years in technical leadership or management
• Expertise in Kubernetes, AWS/GCP infrastructure, and databases (e.g., MySQL, DynamoDB, Cassandra)
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform/Pulumi), observability platforms (Datadog, CloudWatch), and SLO-driven reliability management
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools to improve operational efficiency and drive operational excellence
• Demonstrated experience in establishing efficient 24/7 monitoring systems and processes that ensure reliability at scale
• Proven ability to build and lead distributed teams across geographies while fostering collaboration and innovation
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of mentoring engineers
• Commitment to promoting diversity and creating an inclusive and safe work environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud platform across AWS and GCP
• Provide technical leadership for designing and operating Kubernetes clusters and cloud-native services, focusing on scalability, security, cost-effectiveness, and standardization
• Champion developer self-service by building tools and frameworks that empower teams to deploy and manage infrastructure independently
• Define and measure developer productivity using frameworks like DORA and SPACE while leveraging AI-powered solutions to optimize workflows
• Establish and manage a robust 24/7 monitoring strategy, ensuring all critical systems meet defined SLOs for reliability, performance, and security
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define roadmaps and deliver high-priority projects directly impacting business outcomes
• Own relationships with cloud service providers to ensure cost-effective usage and alignment with organizational goals
• Optimize cloud spend through FinOps practices while maintaining operational excellence
• Advocate for architectural best practices in cloud platform development across the engineering organization
• Mentor and grow a high-performing team of engineers while fostering an inclusive culture of innovation

Benefits

• Stock Options
• Annual Performance Bonus or Commissions
• Pension matched up to 8%
• ���Day one’ access to great health, dental and optical insurance scheme
• Generous annual leave plus public holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (12 weeks full-pay for mums & dads, plus 12 weeks half-pay for mums)
• Regular paid social events organized by our social committee
• On-Demand Therapy for all employees & their dependents
• Dedicated learning budget through Learnerbly