At Essence Group, we create technology that matters, solutions that bring peace of mind and help people live safer, more independent lives.

For over 30 years, our cloud-based security and healthcare innovations have been deployed across tens of millions of devices worldwide.

We build large-scale, mission-critical IoT platforms that combine cloud infrastructure, data, AI, embedded systems, and real-time services.

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Services Group Manager to lead the design, development, and operation of our cloud platforms and services.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic ownership, cross-functional impact, and a key role in shaping out cloud platforms and service delivery at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Own and evolve the cloud strategy and roadmap in alignment with products goals, strategy across the company, customer demands, and corporate direction.
• Act as a delivery owner, senior decision-maker on cloud-related architecture, policies, cost optimizations, overseeing agile execution, feature releases, and continuous deployment practices.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary org. including team leaders, system architect, FE/BE and QA team.

Cloud Architecture & Operations

• Oversee distributed, scalable, and secure cloud-based systems, primarily on Microsoft Azure, with readiness for multi-cloud evolution.
• Ensure cloud systems are resilient, monitored, and cost optimized.
• Lead architecture reviews and drive full lifecycle delivery, from design and development through maintenance.
• Ensure delivery and operational continuity through effective tools, monitoring, and automation practices.
• Drive adoption of Big Data technologies and frameworks that support data-driven applications and analytics.
• Partner with InfoSec, IT, and Compliance to enforce standards for cloud security, privacy, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO27001, GDPR).

Cross-functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, Software Engineering, Embedded, and Data teams to ensure platform-level coherence and supportability.
• Represent the Cloud Services function in executive discussions, partner integrations, external engagements and customer-facing engagements.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university or college.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in cloud infrastructure and engineering roles, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity, managing teams of 10+ developers in server-side or full-stack cloud applications.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a hands-on developer in C#/.NET for large-scale web/cloud systems.
• Hands-on experience in AI and machine learning platforms, model deployment, and data-driven services.
• Expertise in public cloud environments (Azure), infrastructure design, platform scalability, and security.
• Experience with Docker, microservices, DevOps practices, and continuous delivery workflows.
• Practical experience with cloud budgeting, cost management, and third-party service oversight.
• Proven experience in multi-project environments and managing dynamic work plans.
• Familiarity with IoT technologies- an advantage.

Key Traits

• Strategic mindset with a pragmatic and hands-on leadership style.
• Highly motivated, goal-driven, and solution-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Committed to efficiency, innovation, and engineering excellence.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to influence across organizational levels.