Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Smith+Nephew is a global medical device company with a presence in over 100 countries. As part of its ongoing transformation, S+N is modernizing its IT services by adopting cloud and digital technologies to support continued business growth.

We are currently expanding our Global Hybrid Cloud Center of Excellence and seeking a talented and experienced Hybrid Cloud Governance Lead to join our team in Wrocław, Poland. This is a unique opportunity to work within a growing, high-performing team and deepen your expertise across multiple cloud disciplines.

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions using AWS services. You will play a critical role in our cloud strategy, focusing on continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), and developing new capabilities that drive innovation within the organization.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, security, and operations, to build cloud-based solutions that meet regulatory standards and enable innovation in the healthcare industry.

What will you be doing?

• Design scalable and secure AWS solutions that meet the needs of our medical device products.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate application deployment, testing, and monitoring, enhancing our development processes.
• Utilize infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation to manage and provision cloud resources efficiently.
• Collaborate with software engineering, product management, and operations teams to develop cloud-native applications and new capabilities that drive business growth.
• Optimize existing cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Establish and maintain cloud governance and best practices across the organization.
• Stay updated on emerging AWS technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our solutions.
• Participate in project planning and management, ensuring timely delivery of cloud initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AWS architecture and deployment.

What will you need to be successful?

• Experience: 5–10 years in cloud engineering and architecture, with a strong focus on AWS services and designing solutions for regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, medical devices, finance)
• Cloud Expertise: Proficiency in designing secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-based solutions, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• DevOps & Automation: Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and DevOps tools for CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, AWS CodePipeline)
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), scripting languages (Python, Bash), and AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.)
• Security Focus: Expertise in AWS security best practices, IAM, and implementing security controls in cloud environments
• Team & Communication: Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and experience collaborating in Agile, cross-functional teams
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with industry standards and compliance regulations, such as FDA 21 CFR Part 820, HIPAA, or IEC 62304

You. Unlimited.  

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve. 

• Inclusion & Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website 

• Your Future: Generous annual bonus, life insurance, Save As You Earn share options. 

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities! 

• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, multisport card/my benefit platform and much more. 

• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles). 

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies 

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