Cloud Platform Engineering Team Lead

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries.  We are 5,300 people strong.  We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Platform Engineer with a strong focus on AWS and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure platform, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. A key focus will be continuous improvement of TP ICAP Cloud Platform estate.

This role requires a deep understanding of AWS services and a solid foundation in DevOps methodologies.

Team Lead Responsibilities

In addition to the core Cloud Platform Engineer duties, the Team Lead will:

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, guidance, and mentoring to Cloud Platform Engineers, supporting skills development and fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Oversee workload distribution, ensure effective prioritization of tasks, and manage delivery timelines across the team.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex issues, driving fast and effective resolution while maintaining service stability.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Platform Engineering and cross‑functional teams to align cloud initiatives with broader technology and business objectives.
• Champion best practices in cloud engineering, DevOps automation, security, and operational excellence across the team.
• Contribute to strategic planning, platform roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives within the TP ICAP Cloud Platform estate.
• Ensure consistent documentation standards, knowledge sharing, and adherence to engineering processes and governance models.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance feedback for team members, helping shape the future capability of the Cloud Platform function.

Role Responsibilities

• Engineer and deploy highly available, scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Gitlab
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Continually evaluating how we operate on cloud platforms – Input into how TP ICAP can continuously improve our cloud maturity.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost, performance, security, and resilience.
• Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure system resilience.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Stay current with the latest AWS services, DevOps tools, and industry best practices.

Experience / Competences

• 2 + years’ experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on AWS.
• Strong understanding of network architecture and network security best practices in AWS.
• Usage of Jira / Confluence
• Proficiency in DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, Nexus, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Operating Systems; Windows Server, Amazon Linux, RHEL, Ubuntu
• Good understanding of security best practices for AWS Services implementation.
• In depth knowledge in the following AWS Services – EC2 / RDS / VPC / IAM / Transit Gateway / Direct Connect / Cloud Watch / S3 / EBS / EKS / AWS Backup / AWS System Manager / AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery Service
• Good understanding of security best practices for AWS Services implementation.
• Experience in designing and implementing resilient systems, including disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST).
• Knowledge of Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (such as wiz.io, Prisma Cloud, etc.)

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Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. 

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