Cloud Platform Engineering Tech Lead

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Cloud Platform Engineering Tech Lead

Icomera is a leading global innovator in connectivity solutions within the transportation sector. We are at the forefront of transforming public transport, making it smarter, safer, greener, and more connected than ever before. At Icomera, you work with products used by millions of passengers worldwide, including those traveling with some of the world's largest train and bus operators.

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Engineering Tech Lead to join our team and lead the development and operations of our cloud platform infrastructure.

Job type:Full-time

Workplace conditions: Hybrid

Location:Gothenburg

About the role:

This role replaces the current Head of Platform Engineering position and is part of Icomera's strategic plan to establish a dedicated platform team that enables the organization to deliver high-quality solutions from development to production, primarily for cloud-based applications. The main focus is on the operational aspects of portals and new applications.

As Tech Lead - Cloud Platform Engineering, you will design and maintain AWS-based cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters, implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and GitOps principles, and provide templates and standards for development teams to ensure consistency and security. You will also monitor and optimize platform performance, reliability, and cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with security and industry standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain AWS-based cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and GitOps principles.
• Provide templates and standards for development teams to ensure consistency and security.
• Monitor and optimize platform performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve delivery pipelines and developer experience.
• Ensure observability through tools like Grafana and Prometheus, and maintain incident response readiness.
• Maintain high availability and performance across all production and non-production systems.
• Work with leadership to ensure compliance with industry or customer security expectations (ISO27001).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or a Higher vocational Education within Cloud Engineering with a focus on AWS
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in cloud engineering and platform operations.
• Strong expertise in AWS cloud, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus).
• Deep understanding of web infrastructure: DNS, VPC, load balancing, and proxying.
• Experience with incident management and cost optimization in cloud environments.
• Strong Linux experience and scripting skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in distributed teams.
• Ability to act as a tech lead for a small team, providing guidance and technical leadership.
• Knowledge in Python and Bash scripting for automation is considered meritorious
• Knowledge in ansible for configuration management is considered meritorious
• Experience with VMware vSphere for virtualization and infrastructure management is considered meritorious

Who you are:

You are a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You combine deep technical expertise with a passion for building scalable, secure, and reliable cloud platforms. You enjoy solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and driving innovation in infrastructure and operations. You thrive in an environment with many stakeholders, and don't hesitate to actively advocate for the team's interests.

Our Offer:

This position is based in Gothenburg. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, with specific benefits varying by location in line with local regulations and practices (e.g., vacation days, public holidays, and other entitlements)

Ready to be part of something exciting and make a real difference in the connected future of transport? We'd love to hear from you!

More about the position:

We will be reviewing applicants ongoing. Icomera welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, and we value a diverse and inclusive work environment. Background checks will be performed at the final stage of the recruitment process.

About Icomera:

Icomera is the world's leading provider of integrated connectivity solutions for trains, trams, buses, and coaches, serving millions of passengers and tens of thousands of vehicles on a daily basis. The IcoCrew now consist of 300+ employees globally. Icomera is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with main offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ireland, and Italy.

Icomera's vision for green mobility within the public transport industry perfectly complements the wider mission of our parent company, Equans. As the global leader in multi-technical services with 74,000 employees working across 17 country hubs, Equans delivers customised solutions which connect, protect and energise territories, cities, buildings, industries and transport infrastructures, empowering their energy, industrial and digital transitions. Visit www.icomera.com for further information.