Cloud Operations Lead

Location: Barcelona (Hybrid) Start date: ASAP Contract: Freelance or Permanent Project context

We are looking for a Cloud Operations Technical Lead to oversee the performance, reliability and scalability of cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS environments. This role combines strong hands-on technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities. The candidate will act as a key reference within the cloud operations team, ensuring operational excellence, automation and continuous improvement of cloud platforms. Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate day-to-day cloud operations across Azure and AWS environments Ensure platform stability, performance and reliability Define and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep or CloudFormation Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment Manage priorities, delegate tasks and ensure timely delivery of operational objectives Oversee incident management, problem resolution and service improvements Implement automation and self-service capabilities for infrastructure and operations Ensure security controls and compliance through Policy-as-Code and IaC practices Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Security, Infrastructure, Product) Required technical skills

Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS) Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation or similar) Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps,



GitHub Actions or similar) Strong understanding of Azure networking (VNET, NSG, etc.) Experience managing cloud infrastructure, configurations and automated workflows Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, YAML, KQL or similar) Experience with testing automation frameworks Knowledge of security practices and Policy-as-Code implementation Familiarity with networking, databases, identity and operating systems Nice to have

Experience with OpenShift or container platforms Exposure to multi-cloud environments Experience with advanced monitoring and observability tools Interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills in English Leadership experience managing and mentoring technical teams Ability to work in Agile and ITIL-based environments Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Customer-oriented mindset with focus on service reliability Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments Collaborative and proactive attitude Background & experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and operations Proven experience leading technical teams in cloud / DevOps environments Strong experience in automation, infrastructure and enterprise cloud environments Additional information

Language: English (fluent) Business travel: Not required

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📌 Cloud Operations Lead (Barcelona)
🏢 Talantir
📍 Barcelona