Staff CloudOps Infrastructure Engineer
Architus · Kaunas · €9,000/month (stated in the posting)
Architus specialises in connecting leading UK and US businesses with top EU engineering talent, helping them build high-performing technology teams and establish a presence overseas. With offices in London, Vilnius and Kaunas, Architus has a strong track record and an impressive list of clients, including Invesco, Tide, Capital Group, Schroders, BNP Paribas, and HSBC.
The Opportunity
Architus is partnering with a leading UK energy company to help build a significant presence in Lithuania. With a reputation for innovation, the company is tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges by creating better energy systems for the planet and everyone on it.
This is an exciting time to join the company as it continues to expand, offering numerous opportunities for professional development. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a tangible difference in the world through cutting-edge technology, driven by a dynamic and entrepreneurial spirit.
About the Role
As a Staff CloudOps Infrastructure Engineer, you will lead the strategic migration of the company's cloud infrastructure from Azure and AWS to GCP, shaping the design and implementation of its future GCP environment. Your deep expertise in CloudOps and Cloud Networking, including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD automation, multi-cloud resource optimisation and cloud-native security, will be instrumental in guiding critical technical decisions and driving the migration efficiently. You will influence engineering teams through mentorship, champion CloudOps best practices, and drive innovation to maximise the value and performance of the company's cloud platform.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design and deliver scalable, secure and reliable cloud and platform architectures, with a strong focus on networking.
- Establish and maintain cloud security and compliance standards aligned with industry best practices.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
- Lead architecture reviews to ensure solutions are scalable, secure and aligned with technical and business objectives.
- Champion operational excellence by driving best practices in cloud and platform management.
- Support the reliability of production systems, including participation in an on-call rotation.
- Manage third-party platforms throughout their lifecycle, ensuring performance, security and cost efficiency.
- Define and evolve the strategy for the company's Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform, with a focus on networking.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the Developer Experience (DevEx) and platform integration.
- Drive innovation through automation, monitoring and deployment practices that improve reliability, scalability and operational efficiency.
- Actively contribute to the engineering Community of Practice through mentoring, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in cloud and platform infrastructure engineering, with expertise in cloud networking and designing scalable, resilient and highly available architectures.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC 2) and cloud cost optimisation.
- Proficiency in Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, GitOps and CI/CD practices.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes networking, RBAC, disaster recovery and production performance optimisation.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence technical decisions.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with a pragmatic and collaborative approach.
- Passion for continuous learning, knowledge sharing and driving engineering excellence.
What You’ll Get in Return
- Salary: Starting from €9000 gross/month, depending on your experience (full-time only).
- Career Growth: Accelerate your professional journey by working with cutting-edge technologies in a truly global environment.
- Holidays: Enjoy extra vacation days to recharge and unwind.
- Flexibility: Benefit from hybrid working options for a healthy work-life balance.
- Workplace: A modern, pet-friendly office equipped with parking and plenty of snacks to keep you fueled and productive.
- Work Abroad: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from another EU country for up to 30 days per year.
- High-Spec Hardware: Brand-new, high-performance equipment provided to support your work from day one.
- Team Environment: A dynamic, collaborative, and friendly working atmosphere.
- Perks: Enjoy additional health insurance, plan for the future with 3rd-pillar pension benefits, and perform at your best with high-spec hardware.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and let’s create something amazing together. We look forward to meeting the next Architus star!