Senior Cloud Engineer

Join our dynamic team at IC Markets as a Senior Cloud Engineer 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:

As a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer you will design, implement, and manage robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure within the AWS ecosystem. You will play a critical role in building and maintaining event-driven architectures, ensuring high performance and reliability for IC Markets’ mission-critical trading systems.

You are required to have extensive expertise in AWS services, real-time data streaming, networking, and automation. As a Senior Cloud Engineer you will collaborate closely with Cloud Architects, DevOps teams, and software engineers to deliver innovative cloud solutions that align with the company’s strategic goals.

What We’re Looking For:

Cloud Infrastructure Implementation:

• Deploy and manage highly scalable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure on AWS, supporting global trading platforms.
• Implement event-driven architectures using EventBridge, and other AWS tools to enable real-time and asynchronous communication.
• Design and manage containerized workloads using Fargate, and Docker.

Event-Based Systems:

• Develop and maintain event-driven workflows for seamless service integration and real-time processing.
• Utilize Kinesis Streams, Kinesis Firehose, and Kinesis Data Analytics to design and operate real-time data pipelines.
• Support pub/sub models for asynchronous communication using SNS and SQS.

Networking and Security:

• Configure and optimize AWS networking, including VPCs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and VPNs for secure and low-latency communication.
• Implement network security solutions, including AWS WAF, Shield, NACLs, and VPC Endpoints.
• Ensure compliance with security policies through IAM best practices, encryption (e.g., KMS), and regulatory frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

Automation and Operational Excellence:

• Develop CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and GitOps practices to streamline infrastructure and application deployments.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and third-party tools like Prometheus and Grafana.

Collaboration and Support:

• Collaborate with Cloud Architects and DevOps teams to implement scalable and efficient solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, sharing best practices for cloud infrastructure and event-based systems.
• Participate in architecture reviews, contributing insights for continuous improvement and optimization.

Incident Response and Disaster Recovery:

• Establish and maintain disaster recovery strategies, leveraging AWS tools like Backup, EBS snapshots, and RDS Multi-AZ
• Proactively address incidents and troubleshoot infrastructure issues to minimize downtime and ensure system reliability.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate are preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in cloud infrastructure roles, with 3+ years on AWS.
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing .NET Microservices in distributed environments.
• Strong expertise in networking configurations, event-driven systems, and data lake architectures.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in AWS services, including EC2, EKS, RDS, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, and EventBridge.
• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, including DNS, IPSec, BGP, and load balancing (ALB/NLB).
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks and monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of cloud security practices, including IAM, encryption, and compliance standards.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with real-time analytics and big data processing tools like AWS EMR, Glue, and Redshift.
• Familiarity with data lake architectures and real-time data pipelines across multiple services.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cost management tools and optimization strategies.

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.