Cloud Architect

SR2; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 in Central London is seeking a hands-on Cloud Architect to shape the cloud infrastructure behind an AI platform for investment firms. You’ll join a senior engineering team and take ownership of the infrastructure powering confidential financial workflows.

The role focuses on AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, Terraform and Helm, cost control, secure isolation, and improving CI/CD and reliability. Hybrid work with a central London office and eligibility to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Strong production experience with AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, Terraform and Helm.
• Evidence of improving reliability, managing costs and making sound architectural decisions.
• Regular use of AI coding tools, with a tactful approach to reviewing their output.

Responsibilities

• Own AWS architecture, Kubernetes/EKS whilst building consistent infrastructure with Terraform, Helm and automation.
• Design secure client isolation across infrastructure, identity and data.
• Control cloud and AI costs, including model-provider usage.
• Improve CI/CD, monitoring and platform reliability.
• Guide engineers on architecture and partner with security specialists.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes/EKS

Infrastructure ownership

Cost optimization

AI tooling experience

Security awareness

AI coding tools

Tools

Terraform

Helm

Job description

Central London - £110k + Performance Bonus - Hybrid

Shape the cloud infrastructure behind an AI platform for investment firms.

SR2 is partnering with an AI business to hire a hands‑on Cloud Architect. You’ll be joining a senior engineering team and take ownership of the infrastructure powering confidential financial workflows.

What you’ll do

• Own AWS architecture, Kubernetes/EKS whilst building consistent infrastructure with Terraform, Helm and automation.
• Design secure client isolation across infrastructure, identity and data.
• Control cloud and AI costs, including model-provider usage.
• Improve CI/CD, monitoring and platform reliability.
• Guide engineers on architecture and partner with security specialists.

What you’ll bring

• Primary background in infrastructure with substantial architecture ownership.
• Strong production experience with AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, Terraform and Helm.
• Evidence of improving reliability, managing costs and making sound architectural decisions.
• Regular use of AI coding tools, with a tactful approach to reviewing their output.

Why Join?

• Work with experienced leaders: Collaborate with senior decision-makers who bring deep financial services expertise.
• Competitive compensation: Receive a package that reflects your skills and experience.
• Build with purpose: Develop technology that supports established financial services businesses.
• Shape ideas together: Join a supportive team where collaboration and innovation drive delivery.
• Central London office: Work from a well-connected London location.

Please note that we are only able to accept applications from individuals who are currently eligible to work in the UK.