Cloud Team Leader | European Commission

At Ayesa Digital, we grow with you Every professional in our company is vital to us. Thanks to their talent, we continue to expand; today, we are a global team of over 11,000 people working toward a common goal. Ayesa Digital is currently participating in high-impact European Union projects designed to address major European challenges and drive science and innovation. These are strategic technological projects based on collaborative initiatives that stand out for their international focus and a strong commitment to socially oriented results. We are looking for an experienced Cloud Team Leader to join an international environment architecting and leading cloud transformation initiatives for European institutions and stakeholders. Based across the European Union (remote), you will lead a multidisciplinary cloud engineering team, design scalable cloud infrastructures, and drive digital transformation strategies. Working within a multicultural environment, you will collaborate with architects, infrastructure teams, and senior stakeholders to ensure enterprise-grade cloud solutions, strategic alignment, and continuous innovation.

What you'll do
• Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and architects
• Design cloud infrastructure and architecture strategies using Azure and AWS platforms
• Establish cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks
• Drive cloud migration and optimization initiatives
• Manage vendor relationships and external cloud service providers
• Implement cloud CoE (Center of Excellence) practices and standards
• Monitor team performance and ensure continuous improvement
• Conduct cloud architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to stakeholders What we're looking for
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (EQF 7)
• 10+ years of IT professional experience
• 5+ years of Cloud CoE and cloud architecture design (Azure 4+, AWS 2+)
• 5+ years leading and managing cloud engineering teams
• 1+ year managing external vendors and cloud service providers
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (mandatory)
• Strategic thinking and excellent leadership capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• English language proficiency at C1 level or higher Nice to have
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Background with European Commission or EU agency projects
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience designing multi-cloud environments
• Understanding of FinOps and cloud cost optimization

What We Offer
• Prestigious projects within European institutions
• International, innovative, and multicultural environments
• Continuous support from a team of experts in EU projects
• Leadership development and strategic influence opportunities in European digital transformation If you are ambitious, enthusiastic, and seeking a new professional challenge in international projects with real-world impact, this is the place for you In accordance with Organic Law 3/2007 of March 22, the company is committed to promoting the defense and effective application of the principle of equality between men and women, preventing any type of labor discrimination based on sex, and guaranteeing equal entry opportunities. Furthermore, we promote diversity and reject any discrimination based on race, gender, functional diversity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other personal or social condition, striving to build an inclusive and enriching environment.