Senior Cloud and Platform Engineer

tp; Manila; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP is seeking a Senior Cloud and Platform Engineer to join our team in Manila. You will lead cloud automation, design scalable AWS-based platform solutions, and drive cost optimisation and security best practice.

This role emphasizes programming, IaC with CDK and Terraform, and DevSecOps enablement across CI/CD pipelines and containerization. You will mentor junior engineers, shape technical strategy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities and stay ahead of

Qualifications

• Extensive AWS expertise, including cloud automation, security best practices, cost optimisation and architectural design.
• Proficiency in programming and problem solving, with a demonstrated history of developing and maintaining custom automated solutions.
• Strong experience with Python, Go and powershell
• Experience with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (e.g., EKS, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with CDK and Terraform for infrastructure automation
• Familiarity with Amazon Bedrock, TensorFlow, and PyTorch for developing AI solutions
• Good understanding of monitoring and logging solutions such as Grafana, CloudWatch, Prometheus, or ELK Stack.
• Familiarity in security and compliance within cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud-based environments.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience leading technical projects and mentoring team members.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Platform Engineering in AWS: Design, implement, and optimize AWS-based platform engineering solutions that align with application requirements and industry best practices.
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) and Terraform .
• DevSecOps Enablement: Build robust, scalable and repeatable solutions that enable DevSecOps adoption within TPICAP, using tools such as Gitlab and Nexus and scripting languages such as Python, GO and powershell
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate generative AI solutions into existing systems.
• Research and stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in cloud distributed systems and generative AI technologies and methodologies
• Project Leadership: Take ownership of cloud and platform engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, securely, and in accordance with organizational standards.
• Technical Strategy & Governance: Understand corporate toolsets, provide recommendations for architectural designs, and ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks.
• Escalation & Troubleshooting: Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues, providing guidance and support to other team members.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with cross-functional teams, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster continuous improvement.

Skills

AWS platform engineering

Python

Go

PowerShell

CI/CD

Containers (Docker/Kubernetes)

CDK/Terraform

AI frameworks

Monitoring

Security & Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Tools

AWS CDK

Terraform

GitLab

Nexus

Docker

Kubernetes

Grafana

CloudWatch

Python tooling

Job description

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud and Platform Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires deep expertise in cloud automation, engineering, cost optimisation and design, with a focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will have a strong programming background and a proven track record of developing custom solutions. As a senior member of the team, you will play a crucial role in shaping our cloud infrastructure, leading technical projects, and mentoring junior engineers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation, contributing to the evolution of our cloud and platform engineering capabilities. If you have a passion for cloud technology, automation, and leadership, we would love to hear from you!

Role Responsibilities

• Platform Engineering in AWS: Design, implement, and optimize AWS-based platform engineering solutions that align with application requirements and industry best practices.
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) and Terraform .
• DevSecOps Enablement: Build robust, scalable and repeatable solutions that enable DevSecOps adoption within TPICAP, using tools such as Gitlab and Nexus and scripting languages such as Python, GO and powershell
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate generative AI solutions into existing systems.
• Research and stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in cloud distributed systems and generative AI technologies and methodologies
• Project Leadership: Take ownership of cloud and platform engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, securely, and in accordance with organizational standards.
• Technical Strategy & Governance: Understand corporate toolsets, provide recommendations for architectural designs, and ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks.
• Escalation & Troubleshooting: Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues, providing guidance and support to other team members.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with cross-functional teams, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster continuous improvement.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Extensive AWS expertise , including experience with cloud automation, security best practices, cost optimisation and architectural design.
• Proficiency in programming and problem solving , with a demonstrated history of developing and maintaining custom automated solutions.
• Strong experience with Python, GO and powershell
• Experience with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (e.g., EKS, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with CDK and Terraform for infrastructure automation
• Familiarity with Amazon Bedrock, TensorFlow, and PyTorch for developing AI solutions
• Good understanding of monitoring and logging solutions such as Grafana, CloudWatch, Prometheus, or ELK Stack.
• Familiarity in security and compliance within cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud-based environments.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience leading technical projects and mentoring team members.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired

• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified AI Practitioner, or AWS Certified Developer - Associate .

Job Band & Level

Manager / 6 #LI-Hybrid #LI-MID