Waracle are looking for a Head of Backend and Cloud for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in backend development using Node.js, with expertise in technologies such as Java, Python, or.NET.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies, including experience with Go, Rust, or similar languages.
- Proven ability to design and articulate robust architectures and build pipelines.
- Demonstrated success in shipping solutions on major hyperscalers, particularly GCP.
- GCP Professional Certifications such as GCP Professional Cloud Architect are highly desirable.
- Expertise in the GCP Well-Architected Framework and technical knowledge around cloud practices, especially networking and cost/performance optimisation.
- Proven track record of leading and mentoring technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently present complex solutions at executive levels.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in resource planning, budget management, and account growth.
- Ability to act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders
Benefits
- 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday
- Company-matched 5% pension contribution
- Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x annual salary for loved ones
- Medicash Health Cash Plans
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
- Group Sickness Cover
- Home office setup budget for hybrid working
- Access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Exclusive gym and retail discounts
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back