Cloud Platform Technical Lead
Job title: AWS Cloud Technical Lead
Location: Hybrid (London)
Contract Type: 12 months
Start Date: July
Rate: Negotiable
Sector: Global Banking Firm
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Technical AWS Cloud Lead to join a global Tier 1 banking institution on a mission-critical cloud transformation programme. This 12-month engagement will focus on modernising the bank's infrastructure, enhancing security and compliance, and enabling scalable, cloud-native solutions across global business units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and governance of AWS cloud infrastructure across multiple regions.
- Collaborate with enterprise architects, security teams, and business stakeholders to align cloud strategy with regulatory and operational requirements.
- Drive the migration of legacy banking systems to AWS, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum resilience.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
- Lead cloud cost optimisation, monitoring, and incident response strategies.
- Mentor cloud engineers and DevOps teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Detailed AWS knowledge
- Proven experience in large-scale cloud migrations within regulated environments.
- Strong command of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevSecOps practices.
- Familiarity with financial services compliance and security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Benchmarks).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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