Senior Cloud Platform Engineer | Kuala Lumpur, MY

RHB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking institution is looking for a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to manage cloud infrastructure and lead a cloud engineering team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud operations and SDLC best practices. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Cloud Platform Engineer role or similar.
• Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and operations.
• Experience in managing cloud environments in the banking sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage cloud infrastructure to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Lead and develop a strong cloud engineering team.
• Operate cloud workloads in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management

SDLC and CI/CD

Leadership

IT security frameworks

Analytical skills

Tools

Git

Oracle Weblogic

SQL Server

Job description

About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to join our Technology team at RHB Banking Group. In this role, you will be the custodian and cloud subject matter expert responsible for ensuring the Bank maintains a secure and resilient cloud infrastructure. You will manage an operational landing zone that adheres to MAS TRMG, internal IT security guidelines, and Cloud Well-Architected Framework principles. Beyond cloud infrastructure provisioning, you will lead best practices in SDLC and deployment for cloud-hosted workloads, aligned with industry agile practices such as CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, blue/green deployment, and Git-based version control.

What you will be doing

• Ensure IT operations and performance of IT systems hosted on the cloud to maintain operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Ensure new application/systems development and platform acquisitions hosted on the cloud meet the evolving needs of Singapore Operations
• Operate cloud infrastructure and workloads in compliance with Bank policies, frameworks, MAS regulations, and technology governance
• Protect and secure cloud infrastructure IT assets and workloads hosted in the cloud
• Contribute to annual budgeting related to cloud infrastructure and manage effective usage and spending within Capital and Operational expenditure limits
• Act as a key technology partner and stakeholder in the Bank's digital transformation journey
• Lead and develop a strong, competent cloud engineering team
• Champion and foster the Bank's PRIDE values within the technology department, promoting teamwork, innovation, discipline, resiliency, and dedication
• Ensure all cloud-hosted application deployments on Bank-managed environments are properly QA'd and meet compliance standards
• Manage test environments on the cloud to enable business enhancements and new project testing
• Promote, mentor, and support the technology department in adopting cloud best practices and modern workflows

Platform Responsibilities

• Perform system administration duties for locally hosted infrastructure components (on-premise and cloud) supporting Singapore Operations
• Maintain production infrastructure components to ensure optimal health and performance
• Analyze and recommend new infrastructure component acquisitions to meet evolving business needs
• Ensure compliance with Bank policies, MAS regulations, and IT governance for infrastructure components
• Protect and secure infrastructure IT assets
• Assist in budgeting and cost management of infrastructure components
• Provide day-to-day operational support for infrastructure components
• Participate in setting up test environments for business enhancements and new project testing
• Manage middleware and database technologies including IBM HQ, Oracle Weblogic, Redhat JBOSS, ICBA JHIT, SQL Server, and Oracle RDBMS

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Cloud Platform Engineer or similar role, with deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and operations
• Strong knowledge of MAS TRMG, IT security frameworks, and cloud well-architected frameworks
• Proficient in SDLC and modern deployment practices such as CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, blue/green deployments, and Git-based version control
• Experience managing cloud environments in highly regulated banking or financial institutions
• Leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a competent engineering team
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Passionate about innovation, security, and operational excellence in cloud technologies
• Familiarity with middleware and database management in cloud and hybrid environments

What we offer
At RHB Banking Group, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to reach their full potential. We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development and career growth. Our wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements also support a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to be a part of our transformative journey, we encourage you to apply now.

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