Cloud Architect | London

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.

What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one.

We’re looking for Cloud Architect to join our ever evolving infrastructure team to help us unleash the potential of every business.

Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

About the team

Worldpay powers 2.2 trillion payments annually across 146 countries in over 135 separate currencies with over a million-merchants supported globally. Worldpay is the largest acquirer by volume globally, we provide a reliable, secure, and scalable payments platform 24x7 365 day a year.

Being part of the 200 strong Infrastructure Services organization, you’ll help to engineer and deliver the core infrastructure services that power our payments platform. We’re responsible for running some very critical systems, maintaining 20,000 servers via an automation platform, thousands of databases and petabytes of storage hosted from our data centres and public cloud.

We are looking for talented individuals to join the Infrastructure Services organisation; you’ll be a self-starter, possess an analytical mindset and be a change agent.

The Infrastructure Cloud Engineering team would be responsible for designing, engineering, and building a mix of on-prem, private-hybrid or multi-cloud IaaS IT systems.

Aims to provide the Infrastructure Services & Technology organization with a standardized, efficient, and scalable platform, tools, and services for development and deployment.

What you’ll own

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Architect to join our team in the financial services industry. The Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-based solutions across AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and OpenShift platforms. This role demands a deep understanding of cloud architecture, containerization, and platform services, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance within our financial services environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, enhance performance, and deliver resilient solutions tailored to business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Architecture Design: Develop and implement cloud strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on scalable, resilient, and secure architectures using AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments.

Platform Management: Leverage expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift to manage containerized workloads, ensure high availability, and optimize resource utilization for enterprise-grade applications.

Solution Development: Collaborate with development and operations teams to design, build, and deploy cloud-native applications using microservices, APIs, and container orchestration platforms.

Security & Compliance: Integrate and enforce best practices for security, identity, and compliance requirements, adhering to industry standards and regulations within the financial services sector.

Performance Optimization: Monitor cloud systems’ performance and ensure solutions are optimized for speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Collaboration: Work closely with development, DevOps, and IT operations teams to align solutions, share best practices, and drive the adoption of cloud technologies.

Innovation & Best Practices: Stay current with evolving cloud technologies, offering recommendations and implementing new tools and practices to improve organizational capability and efficiency.

Migration Planning: Lead cloud migration projects and facilitate the transition of existing on-premise systems to the cloud while minimizing disruption to business operations.

Documentation & Standards: Maintain detailed architectural documentation and design blueprints, establishing and promoting cloud standards across the organization.

What you bring

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect or related role, ideally within the financial services industry.

Technical Skills:

Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure, including services like compute, storage, networking, databases, and security tools.

Proficiency with Kubernetes and container orchestration, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring of containers.

In-depth knowledge of OpenShift for enterprise-grade, containerized applications and hybrid cloud strategies.

Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash).

Solid understanding of network protocols, security configurations, and cloud governance policies.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to various audiences.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Proven track record of delivering cloud solutions in compliance with financial services regulations and security standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

Prior experience in leading cloud migration projects within a highly regulated industry.

Familiarity with serverless computing, API management, and cloud-native development frameworks.

Bonus if you have:

Good understanding across the Software Development Lifecycle

Understanding of architectural styles and design patterns

Experience implementing metrics and KPIs to track performance and progress of engineering initiatives.

Worldpay perks - what we’ll bring for you

We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.

A competitive salary and benefits.

Time to support charities and give back to your community.

Parental leave policy.

Global recognition platform.

Virgin Pulse access.

Global employee assistance program.

What makes a Worldpayer

At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.

Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we’re always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.

Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.

Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

Apply now to write the next chapter in your career. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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