Cloud DevOps Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm seeks a Cloud DevOps Engineer to enhance platform reliability and streamline workflows. Ideal for an experienced DevOps professional eager to impact cloud infrastructure positively, the role involves designing CI/CD pipelines and automating operational processes. Collaborate closely with teams to ensure optimal performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Shell, or Python.
• Expertise in tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for rapid deployment.
• Champion infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud-based platforms.

Skills

Cloud-native environments

Scripting languages (Bash, Shell, Python)

Containerisation and orchestration tools

CI/CD principles

Infrastructure automation tools

Job description

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An innovative financial technology firm is seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer to elevate their platform reliability and streamline engineering workflows. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with high-performing teams across development, infrastructure, and automation, driving scalability and performance across complex systems.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines that support rapid deployment and minimal downtime
• Champion infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure consistency and reproducibility across environments
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance cloud-based platforms for optimal resilience and scalability
• Collaborate with security, development, and product teams to ensure compliance and performance
• Automate operational processes and reduce manual interventions through scripting and tooling
• Contribute to incident response planning, disaster recovery testing, and platform health checks

Requirements/Experience

• Strong experience in cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP or Azure) with deep understanding of networking, security, and service orchestration
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Shell, or Python
• Expertise in containerisation and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
• Familiarity with tools like Terraform, Ansible, or infrastructure automation
• Solid grasp of CI/CD principles using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar
• Track record of operating in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment with a focus on reliability and performance.

Summary

This role is ideal for an experienced DevOps Engineer looking to take ownership of cloud infrastructure within a forward-thinking fintech. You'll shape resilient systems, drive innovation through automation, and make a tangible impact on the platform’s success.