Opportunity

Lead Cloud Engineer - Copenhagen

The Opportunity -

At cloud engineering we are focused on our purpose to build the technology backbone for Maersk. You will be playing your part in building solutions that will allow Maersk to deliver net zero emissions across the business by 2040.

You will be joining a diverse and inclusive team that is changing the future of global logistics and also the planet. It is a Herculean task, which is why we are recruiting the best talent globally. Delivering on our mission is both technically challenging and inspiring - not just for us but for our customers also. We are designing and building an architecture that is agile and adaptive to change in technology, connecting assets from the 125 countries and five oceans we operate in.

We don’t have all of the answers yet, but we do have the vision and the team that will lead the way.

Make Cloud Engineering at Maersk part of your story.

The role of the Lead Cloud Engineer -

As a “Lead Cloud Software Engineer” within the merger and acquisition space, you will be given the opportunity to be on the forefront of Maersk Global Integrator Strategy journey, working alongside our M&A team to transition the digital operations of acquired companies within different industries into the Maersk technology landscape.

You will be working end to end with major migration and modernization projects, to optimize and modernize operational models to secure and optimize operations for our expansion into new areas of business.

You will be working alongside the very best of what Maersk has to offer within technology to drive the strategic integration of the acquired companies, building and delivering upon designs and roadmaps to achieve a successful technology integration to realize the business value of the acquisition.

Key responsibilities -

Your will be responsible for the assessment, design, integration, and operational readiness of the digital solutions of the companies that Maersk acquires. Both in relation to Migration and Modernization strategies for the digital solutions for the acquisition, but also to help facilitate the migration of workforce and how that can best fit into the Maersk digital estate and operations.

It will be your responsibility, with help from your 3000+ colleagues within engineering in Maersk to make this happen, and facilitate a smooth operational continuity and optimization for both parties in the acquisition – so that two plus two becomes six.

You will be working closely with a broad variety of colleagues in both engineering and business within Maersk giving you a broad internal network. But you will also be working directly with the engineers from the acquired company to secure a successful transition of both people and applications.

Responsibilities:

· Lead the design and implementation of cloud-based systems for clients undergoing M&A activities, including the consolidation, integration, or divestiture of IT assets.

· Work with stakeholders internally and externally to define a roadmap for the integration into the target state together with Maersk business owners and the acquisitions IT leadership teams

· Own the strategy and architecture for the transition of the acquired company’s IT-landscape into the Maersk Estate.

· Design and own the operational strategy for how to manage and operate the digital solutions after they transition into Maersk

· Design key components of our integrated platform in collaboration with the wider architecture community in Maersk

· Mentor and lead other engineers within the Maersk engineering community

· Define and drive best practices within your areas of expertise inside Maersk

· Representing the Maersk team in external technology events and conferences.

We are looking for:

We are looking for applicants that have broad experience within traditional infrastructure, preferably you will have experience from an operational architecture role, or lead architect role but also have knowledge within the area of cloud technology and cloud native architecture.

You will have:

• Substantial IT experience with which includes proven experience in application and data integration space.

• Demonstrated hands-on engineering experience in several of the following:

• Containers – Docker, Kubernetes or similar

• Deep experience in IaaS based technology – from and with OS Level and up – Windows or Linux, but preferably both

• Deep knowledge with one or more leading Cloud providers (Azure, GCP, AWS)

• API Management / API Gateways products – Apigee, Kong or similar

• CI/CD products – GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar

• Stream processing – Kafka, Kafka Connect, ksqlDB or similar

• Database products – Cassandra DB, PostgreSQL DB, Mongo DB, Neo4j or similar

• Automation languages – Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, shell scripting

• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMWare (ESX, vSphere, etc.)

• Deep understanding and working knowledge of building high-availability, fault-tolerant, resilient and scalable solutions and has implemented patterns around these

• Skilled stakeholders and people manager with the ability to communicate complex messages and servant leadership approach

• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication. Ability to communicate effectively with business leaders and technical experts at all organizational levels

About Maersk -

Having substantial operations in over 130 countries, we work across continents, across cultures and with individuals from all walks of life. This drives our ambition, to create equitable and inclusive workplaces where every individual can have a sense of belonging.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, race, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, parental or caring status, religion or belief, physical or mental disability, long term health condition, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

We actively work to address systemic bias and support representation. We therefore encourage all to apply and let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for your recruitment process. Learn more at: https://www.maersk.com/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion