Building a cloud team around the project

The scenario

An AWS-based product needs stronger cloud engineering capability as it moves into its next delivery phase. The work may involve infrastructure automation, production reliability, security or architecture. Before discussing candidates, we clarify the work and who will lead it.

Choose the working arrangement

• Luminova product work: engineers contribute to our own roadmap and collaborate with the people responsible for the product.
• Luminova-led delivery: specialists join a project coordinated by Luminova, with agreed deliverables and responsibilities.
• Partner team integration: engineers work alongside a partner’s team within its delivery practices.

Define the role together

We establish the AWS services in use, infrastructure-as-code tooling, security needs and expected level of ownership. Availability, location, working language, on-call duties and employment terms are discussed explicitly. Relevant certifications can support the assessment; practical experience and role fit remain central.

Assess skills in context

A focused technical conversation and a proportionate practical exercise can explore architecture choices, incident response or infrastructure changes. The assessment should reflect the actual role and give the developer a clear view of the challenges they would take on.

Make the fit mutual

Developers meet the people they would work with and understand the project, expectations and decision-making process. Businesses gain a clear view of the specialist’s experience, availability and proposed responsibilities. Both sides can assess the fit before making a commitment.

Start with a shared plan

The engagement begins with agreed objectives, appropriate access, onboarding and a review schedule. Progress is assessed against the project’s needs, such as reliable deployments, clearer documentation or a prioritised architecture plan. The specific measures are agreed for the engagement.