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

📌 Cloud Operations Lead (Barcelona)
🏢 Talantir
📍 Barcelona