AWS Cloud Technical Leader

Talan – Positive Innovation Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions. Talan at a Glance Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients.

Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year. Our Core Areas of Expertise Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.

Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency. Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.

We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications. Tasks & Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for the development, enhancement, and implementation of solutions within AWS environments . Guide development teams in the adoption of engineering, security, quality, and performance best practices .

Act as the technical point of reference for Development, Infrastructure, and Support teams. Participate in the definition of technical solutions and support technology-related decision-making regarding applications and cloud platforms. Oversee the full application lifecycle , including development, deployment, maintenance, and continuous evolution.

Ensure effective integration between applications, AWS services, and corporate systems. Identify technical risks, technical debt, and continuous improvement opportunities . Lead technical reviews of solutions, code, infrastructure, and deployments. Ensure compliance with security, observability, availability, and performance standards .

Coordinate the resolution of complex incidents and provide Level 3 (L3) support when required. Drive automation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of DevOps practices . Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions. Maintain and oversee technical documentation related to applications, infrastructure, and processes.

Mandatory Experience 5+ years of experience in technical leadership positions within Cloud Engineering or similar roles. Proven experience leading technical teams and coordinating cross-functional initiatives. Experience developing, deploying, and operating applications in AWS environments . Experience working with distributed architectures and highly available production environments .

Mandatory Skills / Technical Knowledge AWS Cloud , preferably including: EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, IAM, Cloud. Watch, or equivalent services. Strong knowledge of distributed application architectures and microservices . Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes/EKS platforms . Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or equivalent tools.

Knowledge of CI/CD and deployment automation . Experience designing and implementing REST APIs and distributed services , as well as modern service-based architectures. Knowledge of integration patterns, messaging, and event-driven architectures . Knowledge of AWS networking and security . Experience managing environments, releases, and production changes .

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills . English: C1 level required , both spoken and written. Ability to lead technical sessions, coordinate international teams, and collaborate with technical stakeholders in English. Nice-to-Have Skills Advanced experience with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI , or equivalent tools.

Experience with DevOps platforms and infrastructure automation . Knowledge of observability, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and vulnerability management . AWS certifications , such as Developer, Sys. Ops Administrator, DevOps Engineer Professional, or similar. Experience working in regulated environments, banking, or financial markets .

Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and Dev. Sec. Ops methodologies . Experience with application modernisation and migrations to AWS . What do we offer you? Long term Employment contract Training and career development Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects If you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want to meet you!

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