Private Cloud Engineer – Fixed Term Contract

This is a fixed term contract for 24 months.

The successful candidate will be onboarded in the Platform and Cloud Hosting team which:

• Deploys, supports and maintains Societe Generale global Private Cloud infrastructure (compute, storage, software defined network, etc.)
• Advises internal partners on how to leverage the Cloud – Private or Public – to increase the delivery of business value
• Guide and assist our application team to adopt our cloud native technologies
• Work closely with regional and global teams to support on the platform

Role and responsibilities:

As a Platform and Cloud Engineer, the candidate's mission will be to:

• Install, configure and support SG cloud platform underlying resource plane and control plane infrastructure (hardware and software components)
• Releasing projects and maintenance operations in production without impact
• Be a technical reference for internal partners and advise on standard Cloud practices or innovative solutions to bring value in a competitive and challenging market environment
• Structure and guide our internal partners through their Cloud-Journey, accelerate the adoption of Cloud technologies and best practices, and provide consolidated reporting across the organization
• Create technical content such as reference apps, starter kits and patterns and practical guidance that will get our developers excited about the potential of the Cloud
• Represent the team in various regional and global forums where technical expertise is required
• Be a technical reference and mentor for the team to increase their knowledge about software development & cloud patterns

Academic Background and Certifications, Experience:

• University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Passionate about learning new technologies, sharing knowledge, and solving complex challenges
• Strong automation mindset with little tolerance for repetitive work.
• Fluent English is mandatory, and excellent communication is a must
• Strong experience with Linux-based Operating System, OpenStack, CEPH, Docker
• Experience with commodity hardware (Dell, HPE, etc.)
• Experience with Kubernetes (or other container technologies) and Databases (PgSQL, NoSQL, etc.)
• Experience with Object Storage (Scality, EMC ECS, etc.), File and Block Storage (Pure, NetApp, EMC, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure automation through CI/CD, DevOps tooling like Python, Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, Git, Github Actions, etc.
• Knowledge in Public Cloud CPs is a plus (Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Exposure to and interest in Cloud technologies
• Well organized, self-motivated, enthusiastic, fast learning, growth mindset
• Team Player and Collaborator with excellent communication skills

Behavioral Skills:

• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs
• Team Spirit - Open mindset: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode
• Innovation - Technology: I adopt new technologies in the solutions and projects I work on
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

Our Culture:

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):

Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/