Enterprise Cloud Architect

HFM; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2 days WFH)

Health insurance (from day one)

21 days annual leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

HFM, a leading international multi-asset broker, seeks an accomplished AWS Cloud Architect to own target architecture, security and cost-optimized designs in a hybrid Kuala Lumpur role. You will drive IAM, landing zones, multi-AZ/region resilience and IaC policy checks, collaborating with global teams to translate business needs into scalable cloud solutions.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of AWS experience, strong communication, and a track record of delivering production-scale architectures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in cloud engineering or architecture, with deep hands-on AWS experience at production scale.
• Fluency in English; additional languages would be considered an advantage.
• Expert command of AWS Organizations design, landing zones, IAM and multi-account security.
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code (AWS CDK a plus) and enforcing standards at provisioning time.
• Deep understanding of container platforms on AWS, including Kubernetes / Amazon EKS.
• Practical command of AWS cost structure, resilience design and the security controls a regulated financial business is held to.
• Excellent communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own AWS target architecture, including account structure, landing zones, identity and environment boundaries.
• Define workload patterns and automated guardrails through infrastructure-as-code policy checks.
• Own cloud security, resilience and recovery architecture, including multi‑AZ and multi‑region design.
• Assess high‑impact designs through cloud design intake, estimate operating costs and provide timely recommendations.
• Design for cost efficiency from day one and set tagging and cost allocation standards with FinOps.
• Prototype reference implementations and golden paths in code.
• Collaborate with architects, engineering teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable solutions.

Skills

AWS Expertise

Cloud security

Infrastructure as code

Multi-region design

Cost optimization (FinOps)

Effective communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS CDK

Kubernetes / Amazon EKS

IAM

AWS Organizations

Job description

HFM is an internationally acclaimed multi-asset broker, delivering cutting‑edge trading tools, platforms, and conditions to traders worldwide. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and excellence in the financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Own AWS target architecture, including account structure, landing zones, identity and environment boundaries.
• Define workload patterns and automated guardrails through infrastructure-as-code policy checks.
• Own cloud security, resilience and recovery architecture, including multi‑AZ and multi‑region design.
• Assess high‑impact designs through cloud design intake, estimate operating costs and provide timely recommendations.
• Design for cost efficiency from day one and set tagging and cost allocation standards with FinOps.
• Prototype reference implementations and golden paths in code.
• Collaborate with architects, engineering teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in cloud engineering or architecture, with deep hands‑on AWS experience at production scale.
• Fluency in English; additional languages would be considered an advantage.
• Expert command of AWS Organizations design, landing zones, IAM and multi‑account security.
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code (AWS CDK a plus) and enforcing standards at provisioning time.
• Deep understanding of container platforms on AWS, including Kubernetes / Amazon EKS.
• Practical command of AWS cost structure, resilience design and the security controls a regulated financial business is held to.
• Excellent communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; additional languages would be considered an advantage.

Resumes must be submitted in English. Applicants must be eligible or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based.

• Hybrid Work Model (2 days working from home)
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (from day one!)
• 21 days of Annual Leave
• Referral Bonus Program

Additional Support

• Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Assistance (If applicable)

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