Staff Platform Engineer (AWS/GCP)

IG Group Holdings plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in London is seeking a Staff Platform Engineer (AWS/GCP) to manage and design scalable Kubernetes platforms. This role involves working with cross-functional teams, implementing security protocols, and driving cloud initiatives. Candidates should have substantial experience in DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code. Flexible working arrangements include a hybrid model with three days in-office, complemented by various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Private medical and life insurance

Gym contributions

28 days holiday

Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• 12-14 years of experience, including 5+ years managing Kubernetes platforms.
• 4+ years in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Strong experience with AWS or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Kubernetes platforms across multiple environments.
• Implement infrastructure as code with Terraform.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams.

Skills

Production Kubernetes platform management

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

DevSecOps skills (CI/CD, Git)

Networking knowledge

Scripting (Python, Bash, Go)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

GCP

Docker

Nomad

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IG Group Holdings plc

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Staff Platform Engineer (AWS/GCP)
Job Title
Staff Platform Engineer (AWS/GCP)

Job Description

Who are we?
Hello, we're IG Group, an FTSE 250 Fintech providing mobile, web, and desktop platforms for trading Stocks & Shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options, and Crypto.

We are ambitious, with over 340,000 users, offices in 18 countries, and products in 16 regions. We focus on high autonomy, innovation, and creating better experiences for our customers.

Our cross-functional teams aim to increase active clients and drive sustainable growth.

Your team
Our Container Engineering Team designs and maintains container infrastructure in AWS, GCP, and Nomad, creating tools to empower other teams and streamline operations.

We thrive on making complex systems accessible and removing technical barriers.

Your Role
As a Staff Kubernetes Engineer, you will design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and resilient Kubernetes platforms across AWS, GCP, and on-prem environments like Nomad. You will lead containerization best practices and platform automation to enable developer self-service and optimize costs.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications with EKS, ECS, and Nomad.
• Implementing infrastructure as code with Terraform.
• Defining and enforcing container security, networking, and observability standards.
• Implementing auto-scaling solutions.
• Troubleshooting orchestration issues.
• Collaborating with development and operations teams.
• Managing cloud environments (AWS, GCP).
• Driving cloud technology initiatives and automation.
• Implementing monitoring and alerting systems.

Working style

We follow a hybrid model with 3 days in the office, emphasizing collaboration and connection. Our performance principles include leading and inspiring, thinking big, championing the client, delivering at pace, and raising the bar. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications needed:

• 12-14 years of experience, including 5+ years designing and managing production Kubernetes platforms (CKA/CKAD preferred).
• 4+ years in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• DevSecOps skills (CI/CD, Terraform, Git, etc.).
• Strong networking knowledge, AWS or GCP experience, and familiarity with Nomad.
• Experience with Kubernetes architecture, security, and management.
• Docker image creation, Kubernetes services management, scripting (Python, Bash, Go).
• Certifications (CKA, AWS Kubernetes).
• Experience with service mesh solutions (e.g., Istio).

Perks

We support your growth with development programs, mentorship, and career progression. Benefits include:

• Flexible benefits package (12%).
• Private medical, life insurance, gym contributions.
• 28 days holiday (including birthday and volunteering days).
• Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access.
• Inclusive networks and ESG initiatives.
• Enhanced parental leave and support.

Learn more about our Perks and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. Join us on this exciting journey. Apply now!