Job Specifications
[Up to c. $300k Comp Package | Hybrid Working]
Role Overview
We’re representing a globally recognised investment management firm renowned for its data-driven culture and commitment to world-class engineering. As part of continued innovation within the Infrastructure & Platform Services function, the firm is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to shape and evolve its cloud ecosystem. This hands-on position will see you designing, building, and optimising large-scale cloud environments that power complex trading and research systems. You’ll be deeply involved in architecture discussions, automation initiatives, and platform design - ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence...
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of public cloud environments, ensuring resilience, performance, and security
Act as a technical mentor for less experienced team members, helping shape best practices and internal standards
Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to translate technical and operational requirements into scalable cloud solutions
Design and implement automation frameworks and infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Python and Terraform
Build self-service capabilities to accelerate access to cloud services and streamline deployment workflows
Ensure a consistent user experience across on-premise and cloud systems, driving interoperability and standardisation
Support and optimise Kubernetes-based application environments, including cluster management, deployment pipelines, and monitoring
Develop and maintain operational documentation, architecture artefacts, and technical guidance for cloud environments
Champion cloud adoption and continuous improvement by staying abreast of emerging cloud technologies and service offerings
Participate in out-of-hours rotations as part of maintaining a highly available production environment
What You’ll Bring...
6+ years’ experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale cloud environments (AWS preferred, with exposure to Azure a plus)
Strong expertise in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent tooling
Advanced understanding of cloud-native services including compute, networking, storage, and identity management
Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or GKE), including security, upgrades, and workload orchestration
Proficiency with Python or Bash scripting for automation, CI/CD, and configuration management
In-depth knowledge of Linux systems administration, ideally RHEL-based distributions
Broad experience in hybrid networking, including VPNs, load balancing, routing, and security principles
Strong background in container technologies such as Docker or Podman
Awareness of FinOps principles, with a focus on cost efficiency and cloud utilisation optimisation
Familiarity with monitoring and observability stacks (Grafana, Prometheus, Thanos, OpenTelemetry)
Knowledge of backup, DR, and business continuity best practices within cloud and hybrid environments
(Preferred) Exposure to configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet
(Preferred) Experience supporting AI/ML or HPC workloads within a cloud context
(Preferred) Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or Kubernetes CKA/CKAD
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About the Company
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