Cloud Platform Engineering Manager - Novanta

OverviewIn this role you will lead the AdvanCloud platform team to shape the technical direction of a mission-critical cloud SaaS powering RFID data processing, inventory management, and retail analytics.You will partner with product and business stakeholders to translate ideas into scalable software, ensure architectural coherence, and steer a cross-functional team toward high-value outcomes.You’ll oversee AWS-based infrastructure, drive security and compliance, and contribute to AI initiatives in a fast-paced, international environment.This is a chance to own a core platform that enables global enterprise success.Compensaciones / Beneficioshealth insuranceflexible compensation (Meal Card, Transportation Card, Daycare Center)support for online training and professional developmentopportunity to work in a fast-paced, international companyyoung and dynamic work environmentcorporate building next to Westfield La Maquinista, BarcelonaResponsabilidadesDrive the technical direction of the AdvanCloud platform focusing on software architecture and cloud-native solutionsMake architectural decisions ensuring scalability, maintainability, security and long-term evolutionTranslate product ideas and business vision into concrete technical solutions and actionable plansRefine requirements with stakeholders and define priorities to maximize valueCoordinate day-to-day execution and remove blockersSupport Agile delivery processes and keep the team aligned and productiveOversee AWS cloud infrastructure including deployment, reliability, observability, and cost efficiencyContribute to AI-related initiatives, defining use cases and guiding experimentationAddress security and compliance considerations, collaborating on platform dependenciesReport progress, risks, and decisions to leadershipRequisitos principalesBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field5+ years of software management experience, ideally with cloud platformsProven leadership experienceStrong background in software architecture, especially in cloud environmentsExperience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and modern backend developmentAbility to translate product and business needs into technical solutionsExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsFamiliarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, infrastructure management)Interest or experience in AI-based features or chatbot solutionsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to balance technical depth with team leadershipKnowledge of security and compliance frameworks is a plusExperience with RFID, IoT, or retail technology is a plusFluent in English; Catalan or Spanish is a plusResident of the EU or holding an EU work permitstrong communicationstakeholder managementteam leadershipcloud architectureAWSbackend development

Requisitos principalesBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field 5+ years of software management experience, ideally with cloud platforms Proven leadership experience Strong background in software architecture, especially in cloud environments Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and modern backend development Ability to translate product and business needs into technical solutions Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, infrastructure management) Interest or experience in AI-based features or chatbot solutions Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to balance technical depth with team leadership Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks is a plus Experience with RFID, IoT, or retail technology is a plus Fluent in English; Catalan or Spanish is a plus Resident of the EU or holding an EU work permit strong communication stakeholder management team leadership cloud architecture AWS backend development