Our client, a leading financial institution, is driving a major digital transformation powered by advanced cloud adoption.
They're building a
secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade cloud platform
designed to accelerate innovation and reimagine financial services. This is an opportunity to join a
forward-thinking engineering team
at the forefront of cloud-native transformation in a highly regulated, high-impact environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters across Azure and hybrid environments.
* Build and fine-tune container orchestration frameworks to enable rapid, reliable application delivery.
* Implement robust monitoring, observability, and security controls for cloud-native workloads.
* Drive automation initiatives (Terraform, Python, GitOps) to minimise manual intervention.
* Partner with development teams to streamline and optimise CI/CD pipelines.
* Architect high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions for mission-critical systems.
* Mentor engineers and champion platform best practices across the organisation.
What You Bring
* 8+ years' experience in a similar role, with 5+ years working hands-on with Kubernetes.
* Proven success delivering large-scale cloud migration projects in complex enterprises.
* Strong leadership in regulated or security-sensitive environments.
Technical Skills
* Expert proficiency with Azure (AKS), OpenShift, and Istio.
* Advanced Infrastructure as Code skills with Terraform.
* Strong scripting capabilities in Python and Bash.
* Deep understanding of DevOps tooling, GitOps workflows, and automation practices.
* Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and container security.
Preferred Certifications
* Azure (AZ-104, AZ-305 or equivalent)
* Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD)
* AWS certifications are a plus
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary + performance bonuses
* Comprehensive healthcare & pension plan
* Hybrid work flexibility
* Professional development budget (certifications supported)
* Accelerated career growth opportunities
* Wellness programs & enhanced leave options