An established and exciting client of ours in the fintech space is expanding once again and looking for an experienced Operations Engineering Lead to help shape the future of its technology and infrastructure. With a mission to transform financial services through technology and help more people feel confident about their finances, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing, technology-driven business.
The role is fully remote, with monthly meet-ups in Central London.
As Operations Engineering Lead, you'll take ownership of the AWS infrastructure and operations function, setting the strategic direction across cloud infrastructure, DevOps, reliability, security and developer experience.
You'll lead and develop a team of talented Operations Engineers, combining strong technical expertise with people leadership to build a scalable, secure and resilient engineering environment.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead, mentor and develop a team of 5-7 Operations Engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Define and drive the strategy for AWS, cloud infrastructure and DevOps.
Champion reliability, security, observability and operational excellence across the engineering function.
Embed “You Build It, You Run It” principles, empowering engineering teams to take ownership of their services throughout their lifecycle.
Drive cloud cost optimisation and FinOps initiatives to maximise efficiency and value.
Partner closely with Engineering, Product and Security teams to deliver scalable, secure and reliable solutions.
Provide hands-on technical direction and strategic guidance while enabling your team to take ownership and deliver results.
What We're Looking For
Leadership experience: At least 3 years of experience leading engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, SRE or operations teams.
AWS and cloud expertise: 10+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, with strong AWS knowledge.
DevOps and automation: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
Reliability and observability: A solid understanding of monitoring, observability and incident management.
Containers and security: Knowledge of Docker and cloud security best practices.
Technical and strategic leadership: The ability to set...
Operations Engineering Lead – AWS | Fintech | Remote (UK) employer: interAct Consulting Limited Careers
Join a dynamic and supportive team in South-West London, where your expertise as a Senior IT Support Engineer will be valued and recognised. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth through hands-on experience and direct client interaction, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact. With opportunities to lead technical projects and enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent place for those looking to advance their careers while enjoying the benefits of a close-knit team.
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