(Senior) Cloud Engineer - London
Sokin
As a (Senior) Cloud Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architecting, deploying, and optimising our cloud infrastructure to support our mission-critical applications.
You’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based infrastructure and services to ensure high availability, scalability, and security for our fintech platform.
This role requires deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS and GCP), infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and fintech-specific compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOC 2). You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, Security, and Software Engineering, to deliver robust and efficient cloud solutions.
About Us
Sokin is a next-generation B2B financial services provider, enabling businesses to make and receive global payments with greater speed, lower cost, and total transparency.
Our mission is simple: we’re simplifying global business - so businesses thrive wherever they choose to grow. We deliver services across:
• Global payments and receivables
• Foreign Exchange (FX)
• Treasury management
• Finance reconciliations
We are rapidly expanding, with established presence in EMEA, APAC, and North America, backed by a strong global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are redefining how businesses move money worldwide.
Our clients span industries from sports and entertainment to logistics and travel, and our community is growing rapidly. As we continue to expand, we’re building a team of exceptional people who share our ambition to transform the future of global payments.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture Design: Architect and deploy secure, scalable, and cost-optimised cloud infrastructure to support fintech applications, ensuring alignment with business and compliance requirements
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain IaC using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure ARM templates to automate infrastructure provisioning and management
CI/CD Pipeline Integration: Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate cloud infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines, enabling seamless deployment of applications using GitHub Actions
Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security, to meet fintech regulatory standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOC 2)
Performance Optimisation: Monitor and optimise cloud performance, leveraging tools like AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or Datadog to ensure low latency and high availability.
Cost Management: Implement cost-optimisation strategies, including reserved instances, spot instances, and auto-scaling, to maximise ROI on cloud investments.
Disaster Recovery and High Availability: Design and implement disaster recovery (DR) strategies and high-availability architectures to ensure business continuity
Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with software engineers, security teams, and junior cloud engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Incident Response: Participate in troubleshooting and resolution of cloud-related incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid recovery
Innovation and Research: Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and fintech trends, recommending and prototyping new solutions to enhance platform capabilities
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience:
3+ years of experience in cloud engineering
Designed and managed cloud infrastructure in AWS and/or GCP within a fintech or regulated industry.
Hands-on experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
Technical Skills:Proficiency in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP or Azure) with relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect).
Expertise in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, subnets, VPN, load balancers).
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
Understanding of microservices architectures and serverless computing
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with fintech compliance requirements, including PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOC 2, or ISO 27001
Soft Skills:Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to mentor and guide junior team members
Proactive and adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments
Performance Metrics
Uptime and availability of cloud infrastructure (99.99% SLA)
Successful delivery of infrastructure projects on time and within budget
Reduction in cloud operational costs through optimisation
Adherence to compliance and security audits with zero major findings
Positive feedback from cross-functional teams on collaboration and delivery
Please note, candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in.
Sokin is an equal opportunities employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. As a growing global startup with bases across multiple countries, we were established on and continue to promote an agile, flexible working culture. Please reach out to discuss any accommodations you may require during the recruitment process.