Platform Engineer

Nephila; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in London is seeking a Platform Engineer to manage and ensure the security of its cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in high-security environments, particularly in financial institutions. Responsibilities include designing secure systems and developing disaster recovery strategies. Competitive compensation of £105,000-£130,000, with additional benefits including medical cover and 25 days of paid time off.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical cover

Paid time off

Annual wellness benefit

Daily lunch in office

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing cloud infrastructure in a production environment.
• Experience in high-security environments, preferably supporting financial institutions.
• Deep expertise in cloud services management, including VM management and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage secure and scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain and optimize virtual machines, configurations, and system performance.
• Develop and execute disaster recovery strategies and plans.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management

Security protocols

Networking configurations

Disaster recovery strategies

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

We are asset managers with an insurance twist - we manage $8 billion of catastrophe and climate related insurance-linked securities (ILS). At Nephila, we like to shake up the status quo. We were pioneers in offering alternative funding to the reinsurance industry and were also the first to introduce a strategy specifically for managing climate-related risks. We have offices in Bermuda, London and Nashville.

WHAT WE VALUE:

- Entrepreneurial spirit

- Thinking outside the box

- Collaboration, curiosity and authenticity

- Interesting and innovative work

- Autonomy and ownership

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Nephila's technology team is dedicated to approaching strategic technical priorities in innovative ways. We blend of nimbleness, creativity, and technical skills to collaborate closely with our business units, explore diverse solution options, and deliver substantial value to our organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to join our Technology team. In this role, you will ensure the stability, scalability, and security of the firm's cloud-based infrastructure. You'll lead efforts across cloud architecture, networking, disaster recovery, and secure deployment pipelines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Working cross-functionally with both business and technical teams, you'll play a critical role in maintaining smooth operational continuity, implementing industry best practices, and driving infrastructure innovation.

In this role, you will:

- Design, build, and manage secure and scalable cloud infrastructure across multiple environments

- Maintain and optimize virtual machines, networking configurations, and system performance

- Develop and execute disaster recovery strategies and business continuity plans

- Implement and uphold rigorous access controls, firewalls, and network security protocols

- Monitor system reliability and proactively address issues before they impact operations

- Document infrastructure decisions and procedures for internal audit and compliance purposes

- Evaluate new technologies to enhance operational effectiveness and security posture

ABOUT YOU:

You are:

- Calm under pressure

- Equal parts detail-oriented and a big picture thinker

- Security-focused with a strong sense of accountability

- A proactive problem solver and self-starter who can think critically and pivot when needed

- Someone who thrives in ambiguity and adapts quickly to changing priorities

- Comfortable collaborating across teams and clearly communicating technical topics

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM (QUALIFICATIONS):

- 5+ years of experience managing cloud infrastructure in a production environment

- Experience supporting financial institutions, hedge funds, or other high-security environments preferred

- Deep expertise in cloud services (preferably Azure), including VM management, networking, and access controls

- Proven ability to build secure, compliant, and resilient systems and business continuity strategies

- Familiarity with software deployment pipelines and integration into cloud environments

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Total cash compensation between £105,000-£130,000

- Comprehensive private medical cover for medical, dental and vision fully funded by the company

- Paid time off of 25 days per year, increasing with tenure, plus sick days and 8 paid holidays

- Pension scheme

- Annual wellness benefit up to £750

- Variety of paid leave policies

- Daily lunch when working from a Nephila office

Nephila Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.