Senior Cloud Engineer

Rainfall Ventures; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitstamp Exchange Platform in London is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to drive our modernization strategy. You will help build high-availability, low-latency cloud infrastructure and lead the transition to containerized services.

This role requires in-person collaboration at least 3 days per week in our London office and participation in on-call rotations to keep the platform reliable and scalable.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of cloud engineering experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong background in modernizing legacy architectures and building low-latency cloud infra.
• Extensive experience with AWS services such as ECS, EC2, Aurora, and DynamoDB.
• Proven ability to own projects end-to-end and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Build high-availability, low-latency cloud infrastructure with portability across ecosystems.
• Lead the transition to modern, containerized services and optimized deployment workflows.
• Integrate Bitstamp backend with Robinhood’s global infrastructure.
• Evolve the tech stack to reduce operational toil through automation.
• Own complex projects from design to deployment with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate across teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Participate in on-call rotations to maintain 24/7 platform reliability.

Skills

Containerization

AWS Services

Cloud Engineering

Autonomy

Cross-functional Collaboration

Project Management

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the Team: Bitstamp Exchange Platform

Bitstamp made history in 2011 as the world’s first regulated crypto exchange. As a key part of the Robinhood family, the Exchange Platform team owns the full service lifecycle. We are the architects of a modern, high-velocity ecosystem that enables our global expansion, ensuring the world’s longest-running exchange remains unshakeable.

The Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer integrated into the Exchange Platform team, you will be a key driver of our modernization strategy. You will be an essential part of building the new generation infrastructure for low-latency services in the cloud, adopting cutting-edge technologies to drive our high-velocity ecosystem.

This role is based in our London office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

Requires participation in an on-call rotation to support business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Build Next-Gen Infrastructure: Architect and implement high-availability, low-latency cloud infrastructure that ensures performance and portability across our ecosystem.
• Modernize and Scale: Lead the transition of our services to modern, containerized environments, optimizing deployment and scaling workflows.
• Robinhood Ecosystem Integration: Manage and execute high-priority integration projects that align Bitstamp’s backend with Robinhood’s global infrastructure.
• Evolve the Stack: Identify and implement backend improvements that enhance platform performance and reduce operational toil through intelligent automation.
• End-to-End Ownership: Take full responsibility for complex projects from design to deployment, working independently to improve system effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with teams across the organization to interpret complex technical requirements and influence processes that enhance our overall engineering velocity.
• Maintain Platform Integrity: Participate in the on-call rotation, applying your deep knowledge of the system to solve difficult problems and ensure 24/7 reliability.

What We Are Looking For

• Applied Expertise: 4–5+ years of relevant experience in cloud engineering, with a strong background in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and modernizing legacy architectures.
• Technical Depth: Advanced knowledge of backend disciplines and practical experience with AWS services (ECS, EC2, Aurora, DynamoDB).
• Proven Autonomy: An experienced contributor who has managed entire projects or processes, coordinating across different job areas to solve difficult, multi-faceted problems.
• Operational Pragmatism: Someone who thrives on the challenge of taking a stable system and "paving the road" toward automation while balancing necessary day-to-day operational tasks.
• Collaboration & Influence: Strong communication skills to guide and coach other employees, and the ability to influence stakeholders outside of your immediate department to reach technical agreements.
• Project Mastery: Practical knowledge of project management and the ability to manage complex administrative and technical logistics within a fast-moving organization.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best.