Lead Cloud Operations Engineer

Mazars is a prominent global audit, tax, and advisory firm dedicated to establishing the economic foundations of a just and thriving world. Functioning as a cohesive partnership, Mazars operates as one unified team, harnessing expertise, scale, and cultural insights to provide exceptional and customized services in audit and accounting, tax, financial advisory, consulting, and legal services.

Founded in Europe, Mazars has a presence in over 95 countries and territories, employing 47,000 professionals – 30,000 within our integrated partnership and 17,000 through the Mazars North America Alliance – committed to assisting clients in maximizing business opportunities and operating with assurance.

This is a permanent position reporting to the Head of Platforms.

Technology & Digital Solutions (T&DS)

Tasked by the Mazars Global Executive Board, the Technology & Digital Solutions team is spearheading Mazars' digital transformation to unlock the next phase of growth. This transformation aims to facilitate seamless collaboration across regions and provide clients with scalable service offerings in a secure, modern, and sustainable manner. Consequently, Mazarians will experience a streamlined process and deliver enhanced value to clients daily.

To achieve these objectives, the Technology & Digital Solutions transformation program seeks to consolidate IT operations from a multi-local framework across 99+ countries into a unified global model. This encompasses the design of infrastructure and operating models essential for supporting Mazars' business, personnel, and clients both now and in the future.

The success of this transition hinges on the expertise and unwavering commitment of every team member. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Technology & Digital Solutions organization and contribute to the execution of this significant transformation in the coming years.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Role Purpose, Responsibilities, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

The Cloud Platform product team is tasked with designing and constructing Azure landing zones at a global enterprise scale, utilizing a multi-subscription Azure environment that addresses scale, security, governance, compliance, networking, and identity. The team provisions and manages Azure subscriptions, Azure PaaS and IaaS services, and evaluates new Azure services and other cloud technologies. Close collaboration with colleagues from Global Information Security and Compliance is essential to continually enhance the security posture for all compute workloads.

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Senior DevOps Engineer to play a crucial role in advancing our global cloud platform. As a vital member of our truly global team, you will be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating closely with IT, Innovation, and DevOps teams to deliver outstanding and scalable cloud solutions.

We expect you to elevate our platform from good to exceptional.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical product owner, developing medium-to-long term strategies for product lines.
• Establish a Clear Product Vision and Strategy:
• Define and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy. You will align our global cloud platform with the company's overarching IT strategy, based on business objectives, allowing you to make a significant impact on our future growth.
• Develop a Flexible Product Roadmap:
• We encourage creativity and adaptability in your role as you create and maintain a dynamic product roadmap. This will include both short-term and long-term initiatives, empowering you to guide our cloud platform's evolution towards greater success.
• Collaborate with leading cloud computing companies to develop and deliver solutions that enable departments to easily deploy infrastructure and services using code.
• Innovate with the latest products and tools available in the market to deliver complex architectures, including multi-cloud solutions.
• Coordinate with technical staff and colleagues in non-technical roles to design solutions for use across Mazars that promote industry best practices.
• Advocate for Agile and Scrum methodologies:
• You will be one of our Agile and Scrum champions, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation. Embrace the power of Agile methodologies to drive efficiency, productivity, and exceptional teamwork.
• In this capacity, you will collaborate with the Head of Infrastructure & Platforms, the Enterprise Architect, and other Product Owners in Global IT.
• Engage with Key Stakeholders:
• Prepare to collaborate and engage with influential stakeholders, including CIOs, Innovation teams, and other product owners. Your ability to align product initiatives and garner support will be instrumental in propelling our global cloud platform to new heights.
• Impactful Decision-Making:
• Your expertise and experience will empower you to prioritize requirements effectively. Embrace the power of saying "not yet" when it comes to decision-making, ensuring that our focus remains on delivering the most impactful features.
• Drive Success with Product Metrics:
• Define and track relevant product metrics and KPIs to assess product performance and user satisfaction. Your data-driven approach will guide us towards continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Be a self-starter with moderate to extensive experience across several specializations,
  • hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  • Software as a Service (SaaS).
  • Containerization
• Experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role in the cloud services or SaaS industry.
• Proven success in developing and executing product strategies, including defining a product vision and roadmap.
• Familiarity with most products from cloud service providers, primarily Microsoft Azure. AWS/GCP experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with key stakeholders, including CIOs, Innovation teams, and product owners. Persuading others is your strength.
• Visionary mindset with the ability to develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with overall business objectives.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing market trends and technology advancements to drive innovation within the cloud platform.
• Genuine passion for cloud services and a strong desire to stay informed about industry developments and emerging trends.

As an individual, you possess a strong passion for achieving results and naturally take responsibility for your area. Integrity and trustworthiness characterize your personality and the way you handle tasks and relationships.

The ideal candidate for this pivotal role will possess a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, leadership, and a passion for driving product excellence. You should be eager to tackle challenges, proactive in seeking solutions, and maintain a relentless focus on delivering value to customers through the global cloud platform.

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