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AWS Cloud Technical Leader

Hybrid in Málaga·Full-time·Added today (last checked 29 Oct)

Talan

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Work mode: Hybrid, Málaga
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

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, CloudWatch, 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

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, SysOps Administrator, DevOps Engineer Professional, or similar.
Experience working in regulated environments, banking, or financial markets.
Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies.
Experience with application modernisation and migrations to AWS.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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!

The role

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.

About Talan

Talan is a global consulting and technology services company specializing in digital transformation, data, and innovation. With over 5,000 employees worldwide, the group operates across multiple sectors including finance, insurance, retail, and the public sector, delivering solutions in areas such as cloud, AI, and enterprise applications. The company is headquartered in Paris, France, and has a strong international footprint with offices in Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia.

In Spain, Talan has established a significant presence, particularly in Madrid and Barcelona, where it runs a large number of data and engineering projects for clients across industries. The Spanish offices are a key delivery hub for the group, offering roles in big data, cloud engineering, and software development. For international professionals, Talan provides opportunities to work on complex, enterprise-scale projects in a multicultural environment, with a focus on continuous learning and career growth.

Founded: 2006
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Paris, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Talan has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, which are major hubs for their data and engineering projects in Spain.
The company works with large enterprise clients across finance, insurance, and public sectors, offering exposure to complex, large-scale projects.
Talan is part of a global group with presence in over 15 countries, providing opportunities for international mobility.
Many roles in Spain are focused on data engineering, cloud, and Java development, with a strong emphasis on modern technologies like Azure, Spark, and Kafka.
The company offers a multicultural work environment, with teams collaborating across different countries and time zones.

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

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.

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.

Additional information

Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019).

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