Our client, a leading financial institution, is driving a major digital transformation powered by advanced cloud adoption. Theyre building asecure, scalable, and enterprise-grade cloud platformdesigned to accelerate innovation and reimagine financial services. This is an opportunity to join aforward-thinking engineering teamat the forefront of cloud-native transformation in a highly regulated, high-impact environment. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manageKubernetes 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. Driveautomation initiatives(Terraform, Python, GitOps) to minimise manual intervention. Partner with development teams to streamline and optimiseCI/CD pipelines. Architecthigh availability (HA)anddisaster recovery (DR)solutions for mission-critical systems. Mentor engineers andchampion platform best practicesacross the organisation. What You Bring 8+ years experience in a similar role, with 5+ years working hands-on with Kubernetes. Proven success deliveringlarge-scale cloud migration projectsin complex enterprises. Strong leadership inregulated or security-sensitive environments. Stamp 4 Visa Technical Skills Expert proficiency withAzure (AKS), OpenShift, and Istio. Advanced Infrastructure as Code skills withTerraform. Strong scripting capabilities inPythonandBash. 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 Whats on Offer Competitive salary + performance bonuses Comprehensive healthcare & market leading pension plan Hybrid work flexibility Professional development budget (certifications supported) Accelerated career growth opportunities Wellness programs & enhanced leave options #LI-JM2 Skills: Kubernetes cloud AWS Benefits: Paid Holidays Gym VHI Pension Bonus Laptop Travel Tax Incentives