Company Description

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture innovation company (Part of Syngenta Group) dedicated to improving global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 60,000 people in over 100 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

To learn more visit: www.syngenta.com

Job Description

Role Description

Lead our newly established Cloud Center of Excellence team to standardize infrastructure as code workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and central services across our 500-600 engineer organization. Drive both strategic direction and hands-on implementation as we scale our multi-cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of cloud infrastructure engineers
Define and implement infrastructure as code standards and best practices
Establish enterprise-wide CI/CD pipeline frameworks
Design and maintain central monitoring and observability solutions
Drive cloud adoption strategies and governance frameworks
Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize cloud resource utilization

Hard Skills Required

Infrastructure as Code: Expert-level Terraform experience (5+ years)
Cloud Platforms: Advanced AWS knowledge, working GCP experience
CI/CD: GitLab CI/CD pipeline design and optimization
Monitoring: Datadog implementation and configuration
Scripting: Python, Bash, or Go for automation
Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes experience preferred
Networking: VPC, security groups, load balancers, DNS
Security: Cloud security best practices, IAM, compliance frameworks

Soft Skills Required

Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive adoption
Communication: Translate complex technical concepts to stakeholders
Collaboration: Work effectively across multiple engineering teams
Problem-solving: Analytical mindset with systematic troubleshooting approach
Adaptability: Thrive in fast-paced, evolving technology environments
Mentorship: Develop team members' technical and professional skills

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Expected Certification:

AWS Solutions Architect Professional

Preferred Certifications:

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate or Professional
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Additional Information

Note: Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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