Orbis has partnered with a high-performing multi-asset hedge fund to build out its platform engineering team. This is a rare opportunity to lead greenfield infrastructure projects in a sophisticated trading environment; no prior finance experience is required. Role Overview You'll architect and deliver critical infrastructure projects spanning the firm's on-premise data centres and cloud environments. Key focus areas include:
Key focus areas
- Leading the migration from Nomad to Kubernetes across a hybrid infrastructure environment
- Designing highly available systems that support real-time trading operations
- Expanding the firm's cloud footprint (AWS/Azure/GCP) while maintaining on-prem capabilities
- Owning projects end-to-end from design through production
Qualifications
- Production experience with Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE or bare-metal)
- Strong Linux systems background; Windows experience is beneficial
- Track record delivering cloud migrations and managing hybrid environments
- Experience supporting mission-critical, highly available systems
What makes this opportunity unique
- Greenfield projects: Build from scratch rather than maintaining legacy systems
- Technical diversity: Work across data centres, cloud platforms, and container orchestration
- Finance exposure: An opportunity to break into hedge funds without needing prior domain knowledge
- Competitive compensation: Strong base salary plus hedge fund bonus structure
- Balanced hybrid working: 3-4 days per week in St James offices
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Platform Engineer
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Salary: £70,000-£100,000 per year
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Lead Platform Engineer - Hedge Fund in City of Westminster employer: Orbis Group
Orbis Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London where innovation meets security. As a Cloud & AI Security Engineer, you will not only enhance your technical skills but also have the opportunity to shape the future of security strategies within a collaborative team. With a strong focus on employee growth and a culture that values creativity and initiative, Orbis Group stands out as a place where your contributions truly matter.
