Engineering Manager – Cloud Platform (AWS)An established FinTech is looking for an Engineering Manager to take ownership of its cloud platform foundations. This position sits at the heart of the company’s technical operations, guiding how core infrastructure is designed, maintained, and evolved across a large-scale AWS environment.The successful candidate will combine hands-on cloud expertise with strong leadership skills, ensuring the platform remains secure, compliant, efficient, and ready to support global growth.About the Role
This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for the strategic direction and day-to-day performance of the cloud platform function. You will:
Shape the future architecture of the company’s AWS environment and define the technical direction for the platform team
Create and maintain an engineering roadmap that supports business expansion and platform reliability
Oversee the build, automation, and optimisation of core infrastructure services, including networking, observability, and deployment tooling
Ensure that systems meet stringent regulatory, security, and audit requirements
Support the integration of new business units and acquisitions into a unified AWS operating model
Act as a mentor and technical guide for engineers, helping them navigate complex design and operational challengesTeam Leadership & Delivery
You will manage a group of infrastructure and platform engineers, taking responsibility for:
Ensuring consistent delivery against commitments and team capacity
Setting expectations around reliability, performance, documentation, and operational excellence
Tracking key measures such as uptime, security posture, throughput, and cost efficiency
Creating clear processes around on-call, SLAs, and support readiness
Identifying opportunities to reduce cloud spending through tooling, automation, and architecture choices
Recruiting, developing, and retaining high-calibre engineering talentWhat You’ll Bring
We are looking for someone who has:
A proven background leading engineering teams responsible for cloud platforms
Experience working within environments that must meet strict compliance and audit requirements
Deep knowledge of AWS at scale, including networking patterns, IAM, cost optimisation, and automation
Strong familiarity with Kubernetes, container orchestration, IaC tooling (such as Terraform), and modern CI/CD practices
Experience improving observability, platform security, and operational processes
The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear direction for stakeholders at all levelsWhat’s in It for You
A competitive compensation package
Bonus potential tied to performance
A collaborative, international environment where infrastructure plays a central strategic role
Access to ongoing training, mentoring, and certification opportunitiesIf you’re motivated by building strong engineering cultures, shaping cloud strategy, and driving the evolution of large-scale AWS platforms, this opportunity offers the scope and influence you’re looking for.