Job Overview
Sirius is partnering with a leading Financial Services organisation. As the Head of Engineering, you will lead the technology infrastructure and engineering pipeline during a major transformation project. This role involves managing the Engineering and Infrastructure team, overseeing cloud-based applications and platforms (AWS, Salesforce, IAM, WAF), and ensuring the successful delivery of the transformation project. Awesome company to work for with a sensible approach to hybrid working, state of the art CBD offices, great well being and training benefits and one of the best leave policies in Sydney 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Engineering and Infrastructure team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Define and implement DevOps best practices and procedures.
• Develop and maintain DevOps pipelines and tools for AWS services like AppSync, Lambda, Redshift, RDS, etc.
• Manage Identity Access Management (IAM) and Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide root cause analysis.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in DevOps processes.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or software development.
• 3 years of experience managing Engineering and/or Infrastructure teams.
• Strong experience with AWS technologies (AppSync, Lambda, Redshift, RDS)
• Experience with Identity Access Management 
• Knowledge of Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Proficient in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).
• Familiar with DevOps tools (Git, Terraform) and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• ITIL, Microsoft 365, AWS, or Azure certifications.
• LEAN Six Sigma experience or certification.
• Experience in the financial services industry or regulated environments.