As a 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 leading B2B financial services provider that enables global payments and receivables for businesses. Our mission: make cross-border transactions cheaper, faster and more transparent – at the best wholesale exchange rate.
We’re a new-age payments solution aiming to empower business trade cross-border with ease, with greater speed, and at reduced cost. Our clients can hold, send, receive and exchange over 75 currencies at a fixed rate through a single access point, as well as benefit from SokinPay’s integrated payment acceptance functionality. With a global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are rapidly becoming one of the biggest names in modern remittance.
Sokin has a rapidly increasing client base ranging from sports & entertainment to logistics, travel and more. We have grand plans and are looking to add to our already brilliant team to help us achieve our goals.

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 27001Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Proficiency in English and Spanish (speaking/written language)
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members
• Proactive and adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments

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