OverviewJoin to apply for the Director - Principal GCP Cloud Engineering (Dublin) role at SMBC Group.We are seeking a Director of GCP Cloud Engineering to lead the Architecture and Engineering function within our Centre of Excellence, driving GCP transformation and leading teams across Cloud, QA, and AI. This is an opportunity to shape strategy, deliver secure multi-cloud solutions, and make a real impact at SMBC.About the job: 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.What you'll doLead 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 bringProven 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 is 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.No sponsorship can be offered; applicants must be based in Ireland.All third-party applications will be managed by Robert Walters.Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.Additional informationThis role is based in Dublin and may involve collaboration with teams in London to deliver solutions across EMEA.Ethical information and EEO statements remain as applicable.
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