Engineering Manager - Oracle Cloud

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Engineering Manager for Oracle Cloud to join the world’s leading distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added services. The company operates 5,500+ locations and services more than 20,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada. This role will report to the senior manager or Director of Platform Engineering.

As an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of cloud engineers in designing, implementing, and managing robust and scalable cloud solutions. You will ensure that our cloud infrastructure aligns with business goals, meets high standards of performance and cost-efficiency, and fosters a collaborative and innovative team environment. 

• Lead and manage a team of cloud engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement.

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

• Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) solutions.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and deployment of cloud solutions.

• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Provide technical leadership and expertise in OCI, including computing, storage, networking, and database services.

• Stay current with the latest OCI features and best practices to ensure the team’s skills remain current.

• Conduct regular architecture reviews to ensure cloud solutions are designed for scalability and meet business requirements.

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions that meet business requirements.

• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of existing infrastructure to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) scripts for automated provisioning and configuration.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including product managers, developers, and operations teams, to align cloud initiatives with business goals.

• Communicate technical concepts and project status effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders to ensure cloud solutions meet their needs.

• Establish and maintain best practices for cloud operations, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response.

• Develop and maintain operational runbooks and documentation for cloud infrastructure.

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering & technology

• At least five years’ experience in an SRE or very similar leadership role

• Deep expertise in the mentality, processes, and tools needed to deliver SRE principles.

• Cloud Services experience with Google Cloud / Azure / AWS

• Proven experience in managing and leading engineering teams.

• Extensive experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, including hands-on experience with OCI services.

• Strong background in cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation.

• Experience in managing large-scale cloud deployments and migrations.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).

• Deep understanding of cloud networking, storage, and computing concepts.

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Oracle Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, Grafana).

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects.

• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and team members.

• Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

• Relevant Oracle Cloud certifications (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional) are highly desirable.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Solid communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Krakow/Hybrid