Cloud Architect

**We are expanding our Tech team with a**Cloud Architect** role to help scale our Cloud Ops at Fast Track**

The **Cloud Architect** will manage AWS (and other cloud accounts) to ensure cost efficiency, security, and compliance. They will also work with producers to plan and implement cloud-based solutions, monitor and optimise cloud costs, ensure that all cloud resources are following least privilege principles, and keep up-to-date on the latest cloud technologies as well as building & leading a high-performance cloud team.

The **Cloud Architect** **will report to the CTO**and will be a key part of the Tech team.

The **goals of the role** are to:

- Implement and report on cost optimisations monthly.
- Responsible for hosting economics against our customers, reporting on
- actual costs vs billable costs.
- implement/suggest improvements/come up with packages for our products
- We are always running a supported version of our tech stack from Kubernetes to ec2 instances.
- Implementing and managing least privilege access.
- CI/CD Pipeline Implementation & Management
- Building & Leading a high-performance cloud team

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Managing AWS (and other cloud accounts) to ensure cost efficiency, security, and compliance
- Working closely with the CTO and producers for planning and executing large-scale projects beyond the individual capacity of the cloud architect.
- Managing the economics of hosting related to our products, aiming to minimise financial losses while maintaining transparent pricing for customers.
- Ensuring that all cloud resources are following least privilege principles
- Keeping up-to-date on the latest cloud technologies
- Work with development and operations teams to ensure the CI/CD processes align with best practices and support continuous delivery across cloud infrastructures.
- Accountable for hosting economies across our products and working closely with the CTO.
- Building, developing and mentoring a highly performant cloud team.
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering
- Minimum 1 years of experience in a leadership role within Cloud / DevOps teams.
- They should demonstrate a high level of strategic thinking, proactive problem-solving skills, and a strong focus on operational efficiency and security.
- They should be adept at collaborating with different teams and be committed to continuous learning and improvement in the cloud computing domain.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes and Golang
- Strong understanding of infrastructure as code
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring teams, driving innovation, and articulating technical vision to non-technical stakeholders.
- A passionate leader who consistently models high personal standards fosters accountability and empowers others to achieve their best. Skilled in guiding and developing individuals through goal-setting, feedback, and tailored support to unlock their full potential.

**Development at Fast Track**

At Fast Track, we provide a dynamic environment for high-performance individuals who are ready to elevate their skills. Our tech stack is cutting-edge and constantly evolving. We utilise continuous integration and deployment with GitHub Actions, incorporating relevant workflows and approval processes. Our code runs on Docker with Kubernetes orchestration, and all our infrastructure is managed with Terraform, embracing infrastructure as code principles. We leverage Kafka and RabbitMQ for our queue systems and ClickHouse for data storage, complemented by advanced monitoring through Grafana. Our microservice architecture is designed for optimal performance and scalability. To further digitalise our development efforts and optimise efficiency, we have developed internal build servers and monitoring tools to ensure reliability and continuous improvement.

**Working at Fast Track**

Fast Track is a disruptive technology company, recognised as the iGaming industry CRM leader. Fast Track provides a new way of working, enabling teams to focus on innovation and growth. We are a tight unit with a strong culture and our leadership in tech and the product has attracted high-performance individuals. Fast Track works with hundreds of companies worldwide, with offices in Malta, Sweden, Spain, and the United States, and has been certified as a Great Place To Work®️ for the second consecutive year.

**Perks and Benefits of Working at Fast Track in Barcelona, Spain**
- ** Great Place to Work**®** Certified** - Officially recognised for our commitment to building an engaging high-trust culture.
- ** Collaborative Onsite Work Environment** - Be part of a dynamic, innovation-driven team in an open, inspiring workspace.
- ** Central Barcelona Office** - Work in the heart of the city, close to top attractions, culture, and Mediterra