Overview

Waracle is looking for a Head of Backend & Cloud to lead our practice, drive our technical strategy, and build our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions architecture capabilities. This hybrid role works from our Glasgow office two days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the backend and cloud practice: create a compelling vision, mentor teams, and define hiring strategy.
• Develop and execute a Community of Practice (CoP) strategy to foster knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
• Drive our GCP architecture capability: support partnership development, presales, and upskilling across the practice.
• Act as a client advisor at the CTO level, guiding technical strategy and contributing to compelling proposals.
• Design end‑to‑end cloud solutions on GCP, including landing zones for greenfield clients.
• Lead proof‑of‑concepts and solve complex technical challenges.
• Continuously improve coding standards, design principles, and architectural patterns.
• Communicate ROI and business value of technical features to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong backend development experience with Node.js; proficiency in Java, Python, .NET, Go or Rust.
• Proven success shipping solutions on major hyperscalers, especially GCP.
• Experience designing robust architectures and build pipelines.
• GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification highly desirable.
• Expertise in the GCP Well‑Architected Framework and cloud networking and cost optimisation.
• Leadership experience: mentoring teams, fostering continuous learning, and building culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to present complex solutions at executive levels.
• Commercial acumen with experience in resource planning, budget management, and account growth.
• Trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Hybrid working: home office setup budget and flexible schedule.
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (35 days).
• Company‑matched 5% pension contribution and Death in Service benefit.
• Medi‑Cash health cash plans, employee assistance programme, and group sickness cover.
• Learning budget with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated development budget.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, gym and retail discounts, and a refreshed parental leave policy.
• Community and charitable giving through Spirit of Waracle.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.