Cloud Operations Manager for SaaS Company
Cloud Operations Manager for SaaS Company
š¢ ABOUT THE COMPANY
Buffer is a 10-year-old, fully remote company based in the United Kingdom that provides social media management tools for businesses. Our mission is to make the world a more empathetic and kind place by empowering individuals and businesses to share their stories. We're a team of around 50 people from all over the world, and we prioritize work-life balance, transparency, and open communication. We've received numerous awards for being a great place to work, including a spot on the Deloitte Best Places to Work list for several years.
šÆ ROLE OVERVIEW
As a Cloud Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing the technical operations of Buffer's cloud infrastructure, ensuring the highest levels of uptime and performance for our users. You'll work closely with our DevOps team to implement new technologies and processes, and collaborate with our engineering team to drive the development of our platform. You'll report directly to our Head of Engineering, and your work will have a direct impact on the success of our business.
š KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement scalable and secure cloud infrastructure architectures using AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
- Collaborate with the DevOps team to develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
- Develop and implement monitoring and logging strategies to ensure the health and performance of our infrastructure.
- Work with the engineering team to design and implement new features and services that take advantage of cloud native technologies.
- Collaborate with the security team to ensure the security and compliance of our cloud infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain our cloud infrastructure documentation and knowledge base.
- Collaborate with the operations team to develop and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.
- Participate in on-call rotations to ensure timely resolution of infrastructure issues.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to develop and implement automation scripts using tools like Python and Ansible.
ā REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in cloud operations and management.
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure architectures and cloud native technologies.
- Experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms, including EC2, S3, RDS, and VPCs.
- Experience with IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK.
- Strong understanding of security and compliance requirements for cloud infrastructure.
- Experience with backup and disaster recovery strategies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
ā PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with serverless architectures using AWS Lambda and Azure Functions.
- Experience with cloud security tools like AWS IAM and Azure Active Directory.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
š° WHAT WE OFFER
- Salary range of Ā£50,000 - Ā£80,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
- 20 days of vacation per year, plus an additional 10 days of paid time off for volunteering and personal development.
- Ā£1000 per year for learning and development budget.
- Flexible remote work policy, with the option to work from anywhere in the UK.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Opportunities for growth and professional development.
š„ ABOUT THE TEAM
Our cloud operations team is a talented group of professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure and services to our users. We work closely together to ensure the smooth operation of our cloud infrastructure, and we prioritize open communication, transparency, and collaboration. We're a fun and supportive team who are passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.
šØ HOW TO APPLY
If you're a motivated and experienced cloud operations professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure and services, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
š Job Details
| Job Type | š Remote |
| Location | Remote, GB |
| Address | 123 Main Street, SW1W 9SP |
| Salary | GBP 50,000 ā 80,000 / year |
| Industry | General |
| Company | Buffer |
| Valid Until | 2026-10-13 |
šØ How to Apply
Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Buffer. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.