Cloud Systems Engineer

iPipeline; Winchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Job description

Overview

As a global market leader, iPipeline combines technology, innovation, and expertise to deliver ground-breaking, award-winning software solutions that transform the life insurance, financial services, and protection industries. With one of the industry’s largest data sets, we help advisors/advisers and agents to transform paper and manual operations into a secure, seamless digital experience – from proposal to commission– so they can help better secure the financial futures of their clients.

At iPipeline, you’ll play a major role in helping us to provide best-in-class, transformative solutions. We’re passionate, creative, and innovative, and together as a team, we continually strive to advance, accelerate, and expand the reach of our technology. We value different perspectives and are committed to creating an environment that embraces diverse backgrounds and fosters inclusion.

We’re proud that we’ve been recognized as a repeat winner of various industry awards, demonstrating our excellence and highlighting us as a top workplace in both the US and the UK. We believe that the culture we’ve built for our nearly 900 employees around the word is exceptional -- and we’ve created a place where our employees love to come to work, every single day.

Come join our team!

About iPipeline

Founded in 1995, iPipeline operates as a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000 indices. iPipeline is a leading global provider of comprehensive and integrated digital solutions for the life insurance and financial services industries in North America, and life insurance and pensions industries in the UK. We couple one of the most expansive digital and automated platforms with one of the industry’s largest data libraries to accelerate, automate, and simplify various applications, processes, and workflows – from quote to commission – with seamless integration. Our vision is to help everyone achieve lasting financial security by delivering innovative solutions that connect, simplify, and transform the industry.

iPipeline is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees.

This is an office-based position.

Responsibilities

Job Description:

As a Cloud Engineer at iPipeline, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing our global cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our cloud environments are optimized for performance, scalability, security and cost. This role requires a solid understanding of cloud technologies, a proactive mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management:
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of cloud infrastructure, including traditional compute and serverless solutions.
• Work closely with the FinOps team to monitor and optimize cloud performance, capacity, and cost.
• Automation and CI/CD:
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, Terragrunt and CloudFormation.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes using GitHub Actions.
• Continuously improve automation practices to enhance efficiency and reduce the need for manual intervention.
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement and enforce security best practices and compliance standards across our global cloud environments.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure data protection and compliance with industry regulations.
• Collaboration and Support:
• Work closely with development, operations, and product teams to support cloud initiatives and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide guidance and best practices for cloud adoption and migration projects.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions to empower teams with cloud capabilities.
• Participate in the teams on-call rotation providing support and expertise when necessary.
• Innovation and Improvement:
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve our cloud infrastructure and processes.
• Participate in architectural reviews and provide recommendations for optimization within environments.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Expert knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Terragrunt and CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with container solutions, such as Kubernetes and Fargate.
• Expert-level understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub, Octopus, and/or Jenkins.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent) are a plus.