“Republic Bank believes in the development and advancement of our associates. We offer the opportunity to learn all aspects of the company to prepare for future advancement. Come join our team for a career, not just a job!“ 

Grade 15

About Republic Bank

Republic Bank’s values are built upon making an IMPACT for our clients, our associates and the communities we serve. (IMPACT stands for Innovate for the Future, Make it Easy, Provide Exceptional Service, Acknowledge & Celebrate Success, Commit to Caring and Thrive Together) The associates of Republic Bank are the key to our success as an organization and we value our associates. It’s one of the reasons we’ve been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the last seven years! For more information about the company, please visit www.republicbank.com.

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The Director of Cloud Engineering is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the Bank’s cloud engineering team. They are responsible for managing and overseeing the overall security, reliability, and implementation of cloud technology and services to support the overall organization’s portfolio of cloud solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 10 years previous experience in Information Technology, required.
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in cloud technology, required.
• Experience with banking/financial services technologies and solutions.
• Experience in Information Technology architecture and governance, required.
• Experience with the following preferred:
• Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS
• Azure DevOps Pipelines
• Supporting Agile development teams

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-based solutions using various cloud platforms and technologies.
• Collaborate with and inform the Managing Director of Cloud and Data Center Strategy to drive the movement from traditional on premise data center operation to co located and cloud based infrastructure operation.
• Collaborate with other teams and external parties to align and implement cloud strategies and technologies.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex automated deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code approaches.
• Design, document, and implement best practices and strategies supporting the cloud engineering team.
• Champion the implementation of DevOps strategies across various development teams.
• Design, implement, and monitor highly resilient systems supporting the Bank’s deployed technologies.
• Design, document, and implement frameworks and controls to ensure compliance for cloud systems.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are accounted for in DevOps and Cloud practices designed, proposed, and in operation at the Bank.
• Know compliance responsibilities and particular requirements affecting your area of responsibility, incorporate these requirements into your business processes and procedures, perform ongoing monitoring and periodic self-assessments including reporting and corrective action as needed, and assure appropriate training to associates regarding these responsibilities and procedures.
• Model and foster behaviors that support the Bank’s values and corporate culture creating an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, accountability, and dedication to the organization.
• Willingly perform all other duties and projects as assigned.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to demonstrate proven success in the development and successful execution of technology strategies and achieving desired outcomes.
• Detail oriented and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and proactively find solutions.
• Superior communications and presentation skills which are effective to a range of audiences.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with keen attention to detail.
• Exhibit qualities of a dynamic team member while providing clear leadership and direction to the staff.
• Ability to effectively delegate and work on various projects simultaneously.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to stand or walk. The associate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Flexible work schedule that will include some evenings and weekends.
• Stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and statutory and regulatory changes.

**The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.