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Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering or operations.
• Advanced experience in cloud strategy development and execution, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Advanced experience in managing large-scale cloud infrastructure and services across multiple platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Advanced experience in cloud vendor management, cost optimization, and financial planning.
• Advanced experience in building and scaling cloud capabilities from the ground up is highly desirable.
• Proven success in leading cloud transformation initiatives in a regulated industry, financial services preferred.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues.
• Strong background in cloud strategy development and execution, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing cloud strategies that align with business goals and technology objectives.
• Proven ability to build and lead cloud functions, driving innovation while ensuring cost-effectiveness and operational excellence.
• Strong background in vendor management, contract negotiation, and securing favorable cloud service agreements.
• Showcase high-level understanding of cloud security, compliance, and regulatory standards, with the ability to ensure cloud operations meet industry’s best practices.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in managing cloud budgets, cost optimization strategies, and cloud usage forecasting.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships with technology, business units, and external vendors to drive cloud success.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze cloud performance data and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Knowledge of emerging cloud technologies and best practices, with a focus on leveraging cloud for business innovation and competitive advantage.
• Experience with cloud migration, infrastructure as code (IaC), and cloud-native architectures is a plus.
• Demonstrate proficiency with cloud management tools, cost monitoring platforms, and cloud service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Valid driver’s license.

Please refer the Job description for details