Cloud Architect – AWS

About MerQube

MerQube is a fintech firm building advanced technology for indexing and rules-based investing. Founded in 2019, MerQube delivers enterprise-grade, cloud-native platforms that power thematic, ESG, QIS, and delta-one indices across global markets

Role Summary

We are looking for an Enterprise Cloud Architect (AWS) with deep organizational experience designing and governing large-scale AWS environments. This role requires strong expertise in the AWS Well-Architected Framework, enterprise architecture patterns, and large-scale cloud networking and security design. You will define cloud standards and architectures that support highly regulated, mission-critical platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Define and own enterprise-level AWS architecture across multiple accounts and environmentsApply and enforce the AWS Well-Architected Framework across reliability, security, performance, cost, and operational excellence pillarsDesign scalable, resilient, and secure multi-account AWS environments and landing zonesArchitect enterprise-grade networking and traffic management using AWS-native services (VPC design, routing strategies, load balancing, private service access, endpoint strategies)Define standards for identity, access management, security boundaries, and encryption at scaleArchitect and govern data platforms and ETL architectures on AWS, supporting batch and near–real-time data processingProvide architectural guidance for ETL pipelines, workflow orchestration, and data movement across systemsDefine and standardize observability architecture across platforms, including metrics, logs, traces, alerting, and SLIs/SLOsEstablish enterprise standards for monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident visibility across AWS workloadsDesign and govern disaster recovery and business continuity architectures, including backup strategies, multi-AZ and multi-region resiliency, and recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)Drive cost optimization and FinOps practices, including architectural reviews, cost visibility, and efficiency improvementsLead architecture for container platforms on EKS, including cluster design, networking, security, observability, and resilienceEstablish architectural standards for Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, observability, disaster recovery, and operational readinessPartner with engineering, data, and research teams to support large-scale, data-intensive workloadsConduct architecture reviews, provide technical direction, and mentor senior engineers

Requirements

10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, platform, or infrastructure engineering rolesProven enterprise AWS experience operating large, multi-team, multi-account environmentsDeep expertise in the AWS Well-Architected Framework, including reliability, security, and cost optimization pillarsStrong understanding of AWS networking at scale (VPC architectures, routing models, load balancing, private services, endpoint strategies)Experience architecting ETL and data processing platforms on AWSFamiliarity with data orchestration and pipeline patterns (batch and streaming)Strong experience designing observability platforms (metrics, logs, traces, alerting) at enterprise scaleExperience defining SLIs/SLOs and monitoring strategies for mission-critical systemsProven experience designing disaster recovery and business continuity solutions with defined RTO/RPOExperience driving cost optimization and FinOps initiatives at an architectural levelHands-on experience with EKS, Kubernetes, and container observability conceptsStrong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)Solid knowledge of cloud security, IAM design, encryption, compliance, and audit readinessAbility to define long-term architecture while enabling pragmatic delivery

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Certifications such as Solutions Architect – Professional or Advanced Networking –SpecialtyExperience designing high-availability, multi-region AWS architecturesBackground in fintech, financial services, or other regulated environmentsExperience with observability, cost optimization (FinOps), and capacity planning

Why Join MerQube?

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsFlexible working arrangementsOpportunity to shape enterprise cloud architecture at a global fintech companyCollaborative, high-impact engineering culture

MerQube is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

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