Cloud Platform Architect | Financial Services

Links International; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Links International in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Cloud Architect to lead design of enterprise cloud architectures, platforms, and infrastructure solutions. You will evaluate technologies, develop roadmaps, and collaborate with teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable cloud environments.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Enterprise, CI/CD, ArgoCD, and Vault, along with strong communication in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of cloud architecture/infrastructure/solution architecture experience.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure design.
• Hands-on experience with container platforms, IaC, cloud automation, and DevOps practices.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end technical projects from requirements to deployment.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Linux/Unix, Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Enterprise, CI/CD pipelines, ArgoCD, Vault, Python, Golang.
• Familiarity with ITSM processes, governance, and compliance in regulated industries.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of enterprise cloud architectures and infrastructure solutions.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and align with business objectives.
• Develop roadmaps, migration strategies, and modernization plans for enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with project teams, architects, vendors, and stakeholders to design and implement cloud solutions.
• Oversee delivery activities, ensuring security controls and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct architecture reviews and propose improvements for scalability, security, and performance.
• Provide technical leadership across cloud infrastructure, platform integration, automation, and security.
• Support budgeting, procurement planning, and technical governance.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Infrastructure design

DevOps practices

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Education

BSc IT/CS

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

GitHub Enterprise

CI/CD pipelines

ArgoCD

HashiCorp Vault

Python

Golang

Job description

Our client is a leading organization operating business-critical financial technology platforms and services. The company is investing heavily in cloud adoption, infrastructure modernization, and cybersecurity, offering an opportunity to work on large-scale technology transformation initiatives with significant business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise cloud architectures, cloud-native platforms, and infrastructure solutions.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend strategic solutions aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Develop architecture roadmaps, migration strategies, and modernization plans for enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with project teams, architects, vendors, and stakeholders to design and implement cloud solutions.
• Oversee technical delivery activities, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, security controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct architecture reviews and recommend improvements to enhance scalability, security, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership across cloud infrastructure, platform integration, automation, and security domains.
• Support project budgeting, procurement planning, and technical governance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or solution architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms, cloud-native technologies, and enterprise infrastructure design.
• Hands-on experience with container platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud automation, and DevOps practices.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end technical projects, from requirements gathering and solution design through implementation and operational transition.
• Experience with technologies such as Kubernetes, Linux/Unix, Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Enterprise, CI/CD pipelines, ArgoCD, HashiCorp Vault, Python, Golang, and related automation tools is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ITSM processes, IT governance frameworks, and compliance requirements within regulated industries.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.