We’re hiring Principal Cloud Engineers to lead our new COE— driving GCP transformation and guiding talented teams across Cloud, QA & AI. It's your chance to shape strategy, deliver secure multi-cloud solutions, and make a real impact at SMBC.
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance Dublin Limited (SMFD) is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC and is growing rapidly as a Centre of Excellence for the bank’s universal banking business across EMEA. It provides a range of technology and operational support services, aligned to SMBC’s growth, innovation, and transformation strategies.
About the job:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Cloud Engineer to lead the Architecture and Engineering function within our new Centre of Excellence. This is a pivotal role that combines deep technical expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with leadership responsibilities across three sub-teams: Cloud Engineering, QA Testing, and AI Development. The successful candidate will work closely with the Architecture and Engineering team in London to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions that support SMBC’s business objectives across EMEA.
What you'll do:
* Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-native solutions on GCP.
* Ensure best practices in cloud architecture, security, automation, and DevOps.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement in cloud engineering practices.
* Manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of Cloud Engineers, QA Testers, and AI Developers.
* Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the Centre of Excellence.
* Oversee resource planning, performance management, and career development.
* Partner with the Architecture and Engineering team in London to align on solution design and delivery.
* Translate business requirements into technical solutions that meet regulatory and operational standards.
* Ensure timely and quality delivery of cloud-based projects and services.
What you'll bring:
* Proven experience in designing and delivering complex solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
* Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and automation (Terraform, CI/CD).
* Experience leading technical teams and managing cross-functional collaboration.
* GCP Professional certifications (e.g., Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer).
* Experience in financial services or other regulated industries are strongly preferred
* Knowledge of other cloud platforms (especially Azure and AWS) is highly beneficial in our multicloud environment
* Familiarity with QA methodologies and AI/ML development practices are strong advantages
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency.
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