Hybrid Cloud Manager

About the Team

The Applications team within ITS, operates a substantial platform based on circa 100 Kubernetes clusters, combining a large VMWare estate on premises with a growing presence in public cloud.

The Hybrid Cloud Manager will work within the Applications Team in ITS, leading a sub-team of 3 DevOps engineers focused on modernising the way our developers and bioinformaticians deploy applications. This involves building strong internal relationships, both within the IT department and more widely with the teams managing public-facing bioinformatics services.

This role will also oversee the administration of our public cloud estate, where EMBL-EBI runs making sure FinOps processes are in place, enabling cost tracking, forecasting and governance across multi-cloud environments.  

The Hybrid Cloud Manager is an essential figure in ensuring efficient balance of on premises and cloud resources, and in addition, a key actor in the delivery of one of the key missions of EMBL: Training. You will also work in partnership with the Training team in EMBL-EBI to uphold the quality of course delivery, and drive a consistent high standard to contribute to excellent learning experience.

In this role you will:

Management and leadership

• Work closely with engineering to deliver strategic initiatives identified by the organisation

• Lead a team of three DevOps engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship

• Actively contribute to the Applications team’s roadmap design

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across EMBL-EBI

• Ensure a good understanding of the organisational activities to gather and translate requirements and manage expectations

Technical Excellence

• Solutions Architecture - foster a mindset to develop reusable architecture blueprints

• Platform engineering and automation - plan, design and evolve self-service, scalable platforms for our users

• FinOps - Driving a cost-awareness culture empowering teams to optimise usage

Project management

• Track project performance ensuring deadlines are met and outcomes are achieved

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and oversee delivery 

You have (Requirements) 

• 5+ years’ IT experience in cloud computing across virtualised environments (VMs, containers, Kubernetes, serverless) on platforms like AWS, GCP, or OpenStack

• Proven experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments

• Strong knowledge of on-prem infrastructure (servers, storage, networking)

• Experience supporting demanding users (e.g. research/scientific communities)

• Solid Linux expertise (preferably RHEL)

• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g. solutions architecture)

• Experience modernising applications, including multi-region deployments

• Skilled in automated, repeatable Linux/cloud service deployments for scientific needs

• Hands-on delivery of public cloud training

• Familiarity with FinOps practices and cost optimisation

• Able to prioritise tasks, lead technical teams, and represent team work in meetings

• Prior experience managing small technical teams

Behaviours

• Strong English communication skills, especially on technical topics

• Self-motivated, independent, and collaborative across internal/external teams

• Ability to inspire your team & through your delivery of trainings

You might also have (Desirable)

• Experience with ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow)

• TOGAF certified or equivalent experience in enterprise architecture

• Contributions to open-source software projects

• Background in scientific/research environments (e.g. computational, physics, biology)

• Experience in distributed project collaborations (e.g. EC-funded projects)

• Involvement in scientific publications or authorship

Other helpful information 

Hybrid Working: At EMBL-EBI we are pleased to offer hybrid working options for all our employees. A dedicated desk will be available everyday, but our team work two days which are Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s on site and three from home.  

Interviews: We plan to hold introductory meetings with selected candidates remotely in October, following this we plan  to hold panel interviews remotely on week commencing 10 November 2025. 

Contract length: 3 years (renewable up to 9 years)

Salary: Grade 7 - £4,206 per month after tax but excluding pension and insurance contributions. Plus generous benefits.

Why join us

Do something meaningful
At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.
 

Join a culture of innovation
We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential.  Watch this video to see how EMBL-EBI makes an impact.

Enjoy lots of benefits:

• Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances

• Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns 

• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)

• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition public holidays

• Relocation package including installation grant (if required)

• Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

• Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances

• Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.

For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here. 

What else you need to know

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Please take a look at our International Applicants page for further information.  

• EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.

• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ & individuals from all nationalities. 

• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date