Cloud platforms Architect (Domain : Banking / Financial)

GIOS Technology; England; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Cloud Platforms Architect specialized in the Banking and Financial domain. You will design and deploy large-scale distributed systems leveraging AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. Your role involves driving automation using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines while ensuring enterprise-grade scalability. A strong backend design expertise is essential for integrating API-first systems and mentoring Agile teams. Join us to lead innovations within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS services for building enterprise-grade systems.
• Proficient in containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Skilled in using Terraform for infrastructure as code.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy large-scale distributed systems.
• Lead containerized strategy implementations.
• Automate processes with CI/CD pipelines.
• Design backend structures and integrate APIs.

Skills

AWS (IaaS, PaaS, Serverless)

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

Terraform (IaC)

GitLab/Jenkins CI/CD

PostgreSQL

NoSQL (DynamoDB)

Kafka

Job description

We are hiring for Cloud platforms Architect (Domain : Banking / Financial)

• Architect and deploy resilient, large-scale distributed systems using AWS (IaaS, PaaS, Serverless), ensuring all solutions align with enterprise-grade scalability and observability standards.
• Lead the implementation of containerized strategies using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS), driving the transition toward robust, cloud-native application environments.
• Own the end-to-end automation lifecycle by leveraging Terraform (IaC) and GitLab/Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to foster a mature DevOps culture across global teams.
• Design high-performance backend structures utilizing PostgreSQL and NoSQL (DynamoDB), while building API-first and Event-Driven systems integrated with the Kafka ecosystem.
• Act as a bridge between business and engineering by translating complex requirements into Reference Architectures, mentoring Agile teams, and ensuring alignment with TOGAF or enterprise standards