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Principal Infrastructure Engineers help clients build, scale, and optimize systems that organizations rely on to deliver and run software. They work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create solutions that align with both technical and business goals. They are advocates for best practices in infrastructure and operations, ensuring sustainability and scalability. In addition to their technical acumen, they focus on mentoring teams, promoting the adoption of modern practices, and managing talent within their areas of expertise.
Job responsibilities
- You will lead the adoption and evolution of best practices in infrastructure engineering, guiding work teams to achieve technical excellence.
- You will leverage GCP to develop, manage, and enhance cloud-based infrastructure tailored to meet complex business needs.
- You will take ownership of the professional development of team members, mentoring them and driving continuous improvement (MTD).
- You will manage talent effectively, ensuring the right fit for each position, supporting recruitment, selection, and talent growth within the organization.
- You will balance short-term deliverables and long-term sustainability and scalability of infrastructure solutions, aligning them with strategic business objectives.
- You will collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to shape and implement a technical roadmap that supports the company’s goals.
- You will contribute to building a robust infrastructure engineering chapter by sharing knowledge and driving initiatives within the team.
- You will facilitate effective communication and collaboration between Spanish and English-speaking stakeholders.
Job qualifications
Technical Skills
- You have extensive experience designing scalable infrastructure solutions that meet both short-term needs and long-term business goals.
- You have experience working with GCP, leveraging its services and tools to design and implement scalable, reliable, and efficient cloud infrastructure solutions.
- You excel in guiding teams to adopt best practices in cloud platforms, automation, and infrastructure development.
- You have a strong understanding of sustainability and scalability principles in infrastructure and DevOps environments.
- You are experienced with talent management processes, from recruitment to professional growth, aligning skills with business needs.
- You are proficient in Spanish and English, capable of effectively communicating with stakeholders in both languages.
- Bonus points if you have experience balancing competing priorities in complex infrastructure environments or across international teams.
Professional Skills
- You enjoy fostering knowledge-sharing environments, building deep expertise within your teams and organization.
- You are skilled at managing diverse talent pools, mentoring individuals, and aligning their goals with organizational objectives.
- You are comfortable working with leadership teams (CTO/CIO/COO) to align technical decisions with broader business strategies.
- You thrive in dynamic environments and can confidently navigate ambiguity to deliver impactful results.
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Learning & Development
There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.
Job Details
Country: Brasil
City: Brasil
Date Posted: 11-27-2024
Industry: Information Technology
Employment Type: Regular
About Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.
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