IT Specialist Cloud Engineering

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of IT Specialist (Cloud Engineering) is assigned to the Infrastructure and Technology (ITID) Division within the Information Technology Department. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.

You will report to the Director and will oversee Junior team members.

Your Role

As an IT Specialist (Cloud Engineering), you will play a critical role in designing and implementing highly available, fault-tolerant, and resilient cloud architectures across multiple regions and multiple cloud providers [Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)]. You will focus on modernizing and migrating existing cloud resources to a robust architecture that supports automated failover and disaster recovery. You will have deep expertise in cloud infrastructure design, multi-region deployments, and cross-cloud strategies to ensure business continuity and operational excellence.

You Will

• Design and implement multi-region, multi-cloud architectures with automated failover and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Lead migration initiatives to transition existing cloud resources to more resilient and scalable architectures.
• Develop and enforce best practices for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery across Azure and AWS environments.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Implement cross-region replication and failover strategies for critical workloads and data.
• Monitor and optimize cloud systems for performance, availability, and cost-efficiency across multiple clouds.
• Ensure security and compliance through IAM, encryption, network segmentation, and adherence to compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, application teams, and IT operations to ensure seamless migration and integration.
• Document architecture designs, migration plans, and operational procedures for resilience and disaster recovery.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance resilience and multi-cloud capabilities.
  
  

You Will Need

• A University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related fields, preferably at post-graduate level or equivalent.
• At least 6 years work experience with international experience working in several countries.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing multi-region, highly available architectures in Azure and AWS.
• Hands-on experience with cloud migration projects, including workload assessment, planning, and execution.
• Strong understanding of cloud services (compute, storage, networking) and resilience strategies (e.g., active-active, active-passive failover).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and execution in multi-cloud environments.
• Evaluate and integrate new cloud technologies into existing infrastructure.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International grade 1.
  
  

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package . The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and Education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Relocation (if applicable)
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Medical and health benefits
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development
• Retirement plan
  
  

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This position is funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source. This position is funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew , initially for a period of up to 2 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 2 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff’s performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

About Us

ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members—50 from the region.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members .

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here .

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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Primary Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila

Department: Information Technology Department

Division: Infrastructure and Technology Division, ITD

Staff Category: Technical International (HQ)

Position Level: TI1

Job Posting: 02-Feb-2026, 12:17:46 PM

16-Feb-2026, 11:59:00 PM

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