Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Join our dynamic team at IC Markets as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and help shape the future of FinTech innovation. This full-time, on-site opportunity based in Limassol offers you the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced and forward-thinking environment. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!

Who We Are:

IC Markets, a global leader in trading with over 15 years of success, a strong international presence, and a team of skilled professionals, remains at the forefront of financial technology innovation. As an agile company that values growth and collaboration, we offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic industry where innovation meets excellence.

What You’ll Do:

In this role as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect at IC Markets, you will design and implement a secure, scalable, and event-driven cloud infrastructure within the AWS ecosystem. You will lead the creation of event-based architectures for real-time data streaming and manage a team of Cloud Engineers to ensure smooth operations.

You will also oversee the migration of legacy systems to AWS, ensuring seamless integration and robust security. Your focus will be on automation, cost optimization, and maintaining operational excellence to support IC Markets’ mission-critical trading platforms. Your expertise in AWS services and cloud-native architectures will be essential for success.

What We’re Looking For:

Cloud Architecture and Design:

• Architect, design, and implement highly scalable and fault-tolerant infrastructure on AWS to support global trading operations.
• Design event-driven architectures that utilize AWS EventBridge, SNS, SQS, Kinesis, and Lambda to enable real-time and asynchronous communication across systems.
• Develop robust architectures integrating containerized environments (e.g., EKS, Fargate, Docker) and serverless computing models.

Event-Based Architectures:

• Develop and implement event-driven systems to enable decoupled, scalable, and resilient services.
• Design real-time data pipelines using Kinesis Streams, Kinesis Firehose, and Kinesis Data Analytics to process large-scale streaming data.
•  Implement pub/sub models, ensuring reliability and scalability for asynchronous workflows.
• Leverage EventBridge to orchestrate complex workflows and integrate AWS services with third-party applications.

Networking and Connectivity:

• Design and optimize networking setups, including VPC configurations, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and hybrid cloud integrations.
• Implement advanced network security solutions, including AWS WAF, Shield, NACLs, VPC Endpoints, and PrivateLink.
• Ensure low-latency, secure connectivity for trading systems using multi-region architectures and cross-region replication strategies.

Automation and Operational Efficiency:

• Automate provisioning, scaling, and configuration using tools like Ansible, Chef alongside native AWS automation capabilities.
• Drive CI/CD workflows for infrastructure and application deployments, integrating with tools like AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild.

Performance, Security, and Cost Optimization:

• Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost efficiency while maintaining high performance, leveraging AWS Cost Explorer, Trusted Advisor, and custom monitoring dashboards.
• Implement and enforce security best practices, including IAM role-based access control, encryption standards (e.g., KMS), and compliance with frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
• Monitor and fine-tune system performance using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and third-party tools like Prometheus and Grafana.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Manage and mentor a team of Cloud Engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and software engineering teams to align infrastructure design with business goals and application requirements.
• Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders, presenting architecture proposals and strategies in technical and business contexts.

Monitoring, Incident Response, and Disaster Recovery:

• Establish robust monitoring frameworks to proactively identify and resolve issues in event-driven and traditional architectures.
• Design and implement disaster recovery (DR) strategies, leveraging AWS Backup, EBS snapshots, and RDS Multi-AZ configurations.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans to ensure business continuity in the face of outages or security breaches.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty are highly desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years in cloud infrastructure roles, with 4+ years focused on AWS.
• Proven experience designing and implementing event-based architectures in large-scale distributed systems.
• Extensive experience with AWS services, including EventBridge, SNS, SQS, and Kinesis.
• Strong background in managing and mentoring teams of Cloud Engineers.

Technical Expertise:

• Mastery of AWS core services, including EC2, EKS, RDS, S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, including DNS, IPSec, BGP, load balancing (ALB/NLB), and network segmentation.
• Expertise in real-time and asynchronous communication patterns using event-driven tools.
• Solid understanding of security practices, including IAM policies, encryption, and incident detection with AWS GuardDuty and Security Hub.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with real-time analytics and big data processing tools like AWS EMR, Glue, and Redshift.
• Familiarity with data lakes and data streaming integration across multiple domains.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on system reliability and scalability.
• Hands-on experience with cost management tools and governance frameworks for AWS environments.

Why Join Us? Experience Rewards Beyond Just a Job!

• Competitive Pay – We recognize your talent and ensure you’re rewarded with a remuneration package tailored to your skills and experience.
• Career Growth – Your success matters. Unlock continuous learning, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance – Recharge with 22 days of annual leave, because your well-being comes first.
• Wellness & Healthcare – Enjoy 12 paid sick days, and after 6 months, benefit from fully covered medical insurance.
• Future Security – We invest in you! After 6 months, gain access to our provident fund for long-term stability.
• Snack Hub – Fuel your day with complimentary snacks, fresh fruits, and beverages in our fully stocked kitchen.
• Lunch on Us – Enjoy a daily lunch buffet—great food, great company!
• Paid Overtime – We appreciate your dedication. Every extra effort is rewarded.
• Hassle-Free Parking – Stress-free commutes with free fenced parking.
• Learning & Development – We invest in your growth with dedicated training and education budgets.
• Referral Bonus – Know someone great? Bring them on board and earn a referral reward!
• Team Spirit – Connect with colleagues through exciting corporate events and team-building activities.
• Unwind Fridays – Wrap up the week with a Friday evening drink, perfect for decompression and bonding.

Your next big opportunity starts here!

• Apply now at icmarkets.bamboohr.com/careers and let’s build something incredible together!
• Thank you for your interest in joining IC Markets. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality.