Cloud Services Group Manager

At Essence Group, we create technology that matters, solutions that bring peace of mind and help people live safer, more independent lives.

For over 30 years, our cloud-based security and healthcare innovations have been deployed across tens of millions of devices worldwide.

We build large-scale, mission-critical IoT platforms that combine cloud infrastructure, data, AI, embedded systems, and real-time services.

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Services Group Manager to lead the design, development, and operation of our cloud platforms and services.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic ownership, cross-functional impact, and a key role in shaping out cloud platforms and service delivery at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Own and evolve the cloud strategy and roadmap in alignment with products goals, strategy across the company, customer demands, and corporate direction.
• Act as a delivery owner, senior decision-maker on cloud-related architecture, policies, cost optimizations, overseeing agile execution, feature releases, and continuous deployment practices.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary org. including team leaders, system architect, FE/BE and QA team.

Cloud Architecture & Operations

• Oversee distributed, scalable, and secure cloud-based systems, primarily on Microsoft Azure, with readiness for multi-cloud evolution.
• Ensure cloud systems are resilient, monitored, and cost optimized.
• Lead architecture reviews and drive full lifecycle delivery, from design and development through maintenance.
• Ensure delivery and operational continuity through effective tools, monitoring, and automation practices.
• Drive adoption of Big Data technologies and frameworks that support data-driven applications and analytics.
• Partner with InfoSec, IT, and Compliance to enforce standards for cloud security, privacy, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO27001, GDPR).

Cross-functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, Software Engineering, Embedded, and Data teams to ensure platform-level coherence and supportability.
• Represent the Cloud Services function in executive discussions, partner integrations, external engagements and customer-facing engagements.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university or college.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in cloud infrastructure and engineering roles, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity, managing teams of 10+ developers in server-side or full-stack cloud applications.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a hands-on developer in C#/.NET for large-scale web/cloud systems.
• Hands-on experience in AI and machine learning platforms, model deployment, and data-driven services.
• Expertise in public cloud environments (Azure), infrastructure design, platform scalability, and security.
• Experience with Docker, microservices, DevOps practices, and continuous delivery workflows.
• Practical experience with cloud budgeting, cost management, and third-party service oversight.
• Proven experience in multi-project environments and managing dynamic work plans.
• Familiarity with IoT technologies- an advantage.

Key Traits

• Strategic mindset with a pragmatic and hands-on leadership style.
• Highly motivated, goal-driven, and solution-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Committed to efficiency, innovation, and engineering excellence.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to influence across organizational levels.