Cloud Platform Engineer
Posted 2 hours 52 minutes ago by SKILLFINDER INTERNATIONAL
Cloud Platform Engineer - Leading Global Financial Institution
Location: Glasgow or Bournemouth (Hybrid)
Contract/Day Rate: Competitive
Start: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to join the Glasgow/Bournemouth Delivery Unit of a world-leading global financial institution. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-performing engineering environment, contributing to secure, scalable, enterprise-grade cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, and deploy modern cloud application solutions.
- Integrate cloud and non-cloud infrastructure across complex systems.
- Deploy infrastructure and platform environments using automation and best practices.
- Create proof-of-architecture prototypes to validate performance, security, and scalability.
- Act as a subject matter expert, influencing decisions across multiple engineering teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote high-quality engineering standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless cloud capabilities.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of cloud architectures to identify enhancements.
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies to drive continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Experience
- Advanced proficiency in Python (P3 - Advanced)
- Advanced experience with Kubernetes & AWS EKS
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and architecture patterns
- Experience shaping and influencing multi-team technical decisions
- Excellent problem-solving skills in large enterprise environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are a forward-thinking cloud engineer with strong technical depth and the ability to operate in complex, large-scale environments. You thrive on solving architectural challenges that impact multiple teams, and you're passionate about driving technical excellence and mentoring others.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognised financial institution
- High-impact role within a fast-moving delivery unit
- Influence major architectural decisions and drive platform innovation
- Join a collaborative engineering culture focused on modern cloud practices
How to Apply
If you have strong expertise in Python, Kubernetes, and cloud engineering, and you're looking for your next challenge in a world-class environment, please send your CV today. This role is a priority hire, and interviews will be conducted promptly.