Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

at  LSEG London Stock Exchange Group

ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.
LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

ROLE SUMMARY:

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Senior DevOps Engineers or Senior Infrastructure Cloud Engineers with experience of managing a team within cloud computing platforms (AWS). You will be tasked with aiding the team to transform business requirements into robust cloud infrastructure solutions which forms the underlying foundation for all distributed systems and applications of the LSE Group.
As a Lead Cloud Platform Engineer specializing in Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will lead a team of cloud engineers to efficiently achieve the business goals. You will use your influence and experience to guide the design, implementation, and management of our AWS-based cloud infrastructure.
Demonstrating your extensive AWS and Leadership skills, you will support and enhance our cloud environment, ensuring scalability, high availability, security, and cost-efficiency. This role involves close collaboration with various teams to drive cloud adoption and implement AWS best practices.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

AWS Infrastructure Design and Implementation:

• Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, Direct Connect and more
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using Terraform and AWS CDK, with configuration management using YAML and JSON.

AWS Platform Management and Optimization:

• Lead and optimize AWS resources to ensure high availability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor AWS services using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and other AWS supervising tools to maintain system health and performance.

AWS Security and Compliance:

• Implement AWS security best practices, including IAM policies, VPC design, security groups, and AWS Key Management Service (KMS).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2, by using AWS compliance tools and frameworks.

Automation and AWS DevOps Integration:

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins to automate deployment processes.
• Integrate AWS services with GitLab and Jenkins for streamlined development and operations workflows.
• Implement and lead deployment automation and orchestration on AWS using tools like Jenkins and GitLab Runners.

Collaboration and Technical Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development in AWS technologies.
• Collaborate with software development, IT, and business teams to align AWS cloud solutions with organizational goals.

Incident Management and AWS Troubleshooting:

• Respond to and resolve incidents related to AWS infrastructure and services.
• Conduct root cause analysis for AWS-related issues and implement preventative measures to avoid future occurrences.

Documentation and Drawing Creation:

• Create detailed documentation for AWS infrastructure, processes, and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain comprehensive records.
• Develop and maintain high-quality architectural diagrams and technical documentation to support project planning and execution.
• Utilize tools like Lucidchart, Draw.io, or similar to produce clear and accurate technical drawings and diagrams.

Agile Practices and Tools:

• Work effectively within an Agile Scrum team, participating in and understanding Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Use Jira for task management to track progress and manage backlogs.
• Use Confluence for documentation, team collaboration, and sharing project information.

Automated Testing and CI/CD for Infrastructure as Code:

• Implement automated testing strategies for Terraform scripts and Python applications within CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate testing frameworks and tools (e.g., pytest for Python, Terratest for Terraform) into CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability and consistency of infrastructure deployments.
• Continuously improve testing methodologies and practices to enhance the quality of Infrastructure as Code deployments.

Advanced AWS Networking:

• Design, configure, and manage AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environments to ensure secure and efficient network architecture.
• Implement advanced VPC features such as VPN connections, NAT gateways, and peering.

High-Level Understanding of Direct Connect:

• Possess a high-level understanding of AWS Direct Connect for establishing dedicated network connections between AWS and on-premises environments.
• Collaborate with network engineers to architect and manage Direct Connect setups for hybrid cloud solutions.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay up-to-date with AWS services and emerging cloud technologies, evaluating their potential impact on our cloud strategy.
• Propose and implement innovative AWS solutions to improve efficiency, performance, and user experience.