Hedge Fund #E099
5 days a week expected in office.
We are looking for an exceptional cloud architect/engineer to lead our engineering team’s cloud conceptualization, architecture, and deployment – as well as (develop, implement, optimize, and maintain ) cloud-based solutions. You will be responsible for deploying and debugging cloud stacks, educating teams on new cloud initiatives, and ensuring the security of the cloud infrastructure.
To be successful as a cloud architect / engineer, you should be able to identify the most optimal cloud-based solutions and maintain cloud infrastructure in accordance with best practices and company security policies. A top-notch cloud engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills, stay current with industry trends, and be a team player. The right individual will proactively engage directly with traders and support cloud initiatives across the firm.
Responsibilities:
§ Leading cloud environments in accordance with best practices and company security guidelines.
§ Deploying and debugging cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
§ Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud-based technologies and initiatives, providing associated training as required.
§ Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and architect optimal cloud solutions.
§ Regularly reviewing existing systems, making recommendations for improvements, and modifying them in collaboration with the system owners.
§ Designing, developing and deploying modular cloud-based systems.
§ Ensuring efficient functioning of data storage and processing functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security.
§ Identifying, analyzing, and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
§ Interacting with traders and technology staff, providing cloud support, and making recommendations based on the firm’s needs.
Qualifications
§ Bachelor’s or Technical degree in computer science or a related field
§ 7+ years of experience working with AWS and a proven track record of building complex infrastructure on Linux (especially RHEL/CentOS)
§ Sound experience in a scripting language (Bash, Python, Golang, etc.)
§ Expert level knowledge with AWS design, architecture and services (VPC, EC2, IAM, S3 etc.) – professional and specialty level certifications are a plus
§ Strong experience with OPENSHIFT –
§ Strong experience with IAC –
§ Strong experience with Kubernettes –
§ Sound experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, especially Python, Ansible and Terraform
§ Sound knowledge of server infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud computing
§ Experience with architecting and maintaining high-availability production systems
§ Experience in cloud-based software installation, configuration and patching
§ Knowledge of system monitoring in a cloud environment including cloud-specific products and tools
§ Experience with monitoring architecture and implementing monitoring agents, dashboards, escalations and alerts
§ Strong interpersonal skills and excellent analytical skills
