Cloud Technical Lead

Overview

We re Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world s fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes. Care to join us?

About the job

Celonis is the global leader in execution management and process mining technology, and one of the 50 most valuable private companies in the world. Celonis empowers global enterprises to unlock hidden value in their processes, leveraging AI and advanced analytics to transform raw data into actionable insights. We re redefining how businesses run, driving billions in value and playing a critical role in the rapidly expanding process intelligence and AI market.

For our engineers this means tackling large-scale technical challenges with a direct, profound impact on the efficiency and innovation of the world s leading companies.

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Cloud Engineer Technical Lead to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will identify, design, and implement technical solutions that drive cost efficiencies and optimize resource utilization across our cloud compute and storage infrastructure. You will work closely with engineering teams to embed cost-conscious practices and build scalable, efficient systems that contribute to profitability and growth.

• Technical Analysis & Identification: Conduct deep technical analysis of cloud compute and storage consumption patterns to proactively identify efficiency opportunities and cost-saving potentials.
• Solution Design & Implementation: Design, develop, and implement automated solutions, tools, and processes for cloud resource optimization (e.g., instance right-sizing, auto-scaling strategies, storage tiering, lifecycle management).
• Utilization & Optimization Drive: Lead and execute initiatives to increase the utilization of existing cloud resources, including identifying and reclaiming idle or underutilized assets, and promoting shared resource models.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner directly with application development, SRE, and infrastructure teams to understand resource needs, ensure efficient resource allocation, and integrate cost-aware practices into workflows.
• Cost Visibility & Accountability: Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal dashboards and reporting tools to provide clear visibility into cloud spend and utilization trends for various stakeholders.
• Platform Guardrails & Best Practices: Contribute to the evolution of internal platform standards, policies, and guardrails that promote cost-efficiency and optimal resource usage from the design phase onwards.

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Cloud Engineer, Dev Ops Engineer, or SRE in a large-scale cloud-native environment.
• Proven expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with a strong understanding of their compute, storage, and networking services.
• Strong proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java) for automation and tool development.
• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration principles.
• Experience with cloud cost management and optimization tools, including native cloud cost explorers and third-party platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems, propose effective solutions, and drive their implementation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.

• Experience with Fin Ops principles and practices.
• Experience with performance tuning and capacity planning in cloud environments.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule. Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant s qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.

The base salary range below is for the role in California, based on a Full Time Schedule. $232,000 — $310,000 USD

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