Cloud DevOps Engineer

The Fortune Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Greater London is seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer to enhance its cloud infrastructure and support crucial systems that empower global banking and investment operations. The successful candidate will automate secure cloud environments and work closely with tech and operations teams. If you have experience in cloud security, strong Python skills, and a passion for Infrastructure-as-Code, this role is ideal for you. Competitive compensation and dynamic work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance in financial services.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and API integration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and automate cloud infrastructure for high-performance financial applications.
• Implement and manage virtual firewalls to ensure compliance and security.
• Configure routing protocols for high-availability networks.
• Champion Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Collaborate in Agile teams to deliver secure solutions.
• Apply software engineering best practices.

Skills

Cloud security

Python

Terraform

Infrastructure-as-Code

Agile methodologies

Tools

CheckPoint

Cisco

GitOps

Job description

The Fortune Group our recruiting for a leading financial services organisation who require a Cloud DevOps Engineer to strengthen its cloud infrastructure and support mission-critical systems that power global banking and investment operations.

About the Role

As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, you’ll design and automate resilient cloud environments that meet the highest standards of security and compliance. You’ll work closely with technology and operations teams to deliver solutions that enable faster, safer, and more efficient financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and automate cloud infrastructure for high-performance financial applications.
• Implement and manage virtual firewalls (e.g., CheckPoint, Cisco) to ensure regulatory compliance and security.
• Configure routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) for robust, high-availability networks.
• Champion Infrastructure-as-Code practices using Terraform, Pulumi, and GitOps principles.
• Collaborate in Agile teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
• Apply software engineering best practices including testing, code reviews, and troubleshooting.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Cloud DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance in financial services.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and API integ...