Cloud Engineer

Paymentology is the first truly global issuer-processor, giving banks and fintechs the technology, team and experience to rapidly issue and process Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay cards across more than 60 countries, at scale.

Our advanced, multi-cloud platform, offering both shared and dedicated processing instances, vast global presence and richer, real-time data, set us apart as the leader in payments.

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design and development of cloud architectures, solutions, and migration strategies to support Paymentology's business objectives. This role involves assessing existing IT infrastructure, identifying opportunities for cloud adoption, and recommending migration strategies based on cost, performance, and security considerations. The Cloud Architect defines cloud architecture principles, standards, and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role designs scalable, resilient, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation techniques. Additionally, the role includes implementing cloud security measures, optimising resource utilisation and performance, and supporting the implementation of cloud-based solutions across AWS, Azure, and OCI platforms.

What you get to do:

Cloud Design and Development:

• Lead the design and development of cloud architectures.
• Create scalable, resilient cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Design and migrate applications across AWS, Azure, and OCI platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud strategies and optimize current infrastructure.

Kafka and Kubernetes Platform Management:

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable Kafka and Kubernetes clusters to support development and production environments.
• Implement best practices for Kafka and Kubernetes operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kafka and Kubernetes infrastructure to meet the needs of various development teams.

Implementation:

• Implement cloud infrastructure components, including compute, storage, networking, and security services.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

Migration and Deployment:

• Assess and migrate on-premises applications to the cloud.
• Develop and execute cloud migration and deployment strategies, ensuring security and performance.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement cloud security measures and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Define cloud architecture standards and best practices.

Performance Optimization:

• Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Implement DevOps practices for streamlined deployment and operations.

Troubleshooting and Support:

• Provide technical support for cloud infrastructure and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, availability, and security issues.
• Support production environments and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

• Create documentation and best practice guides.
• Share knowledge with team members through training sessions and workshops.
• Prepare technical presentations and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and trends.
• Participate in training programs, certifications, and industry events.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience can sometimes be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Professional Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect or equivalent certifications in cloud architecture.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions across multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, OCI).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud architectures and solutions, with expertise in one or more cloud platforms.
• Strong experience with Apache Kafka, including setup, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, including experience with container orchestration, Helm charts, and Kubernetes operators.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins) and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Container image management experience using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD) and source control management with Git.
• Scripting experience (e.g., Bash, Shell, PowerShell, Python).
• Experience in automating infrastructure deployment using IaaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

What you can look forward to:

At Paymentology we value making a difference to the lives of the people who work for us and who live in the communities where we operate. You can look forward to working with a diverse, global team where Paymentologists at all levels play an important part in our global mission to advance the world through payments and make a difference on a global scale.

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