Senior Platform Engineer at Cube · Colombo

CUBE are a global RegTech business defining and implementing the gold standard of regulatory intelligence for the financial services industry. We deliver our services through intuitive SaaS solutions, powered by AI, to simplify the complex and everchanging world of compliance for our clients. Why us? 🌍 CUBE is a globally recognized brand at the forefront of Regulatory Technology. Our industry-leading SaaS solutions are trusted by the world’s top financial institutions globally. 🚀 In 2024, we achieved over 50% growth, both organically and through two strategic acquisitions. We’re a fast-paced, high-performing team that thrives on pushing boundaries—continuously evolving our products, services, and operations. At CUBE, we don’t just keep up we stay ahead. 🌱 We believe our future is built by bold, ambitious individuals who are driven to make a real difference. Our “make it happen” culture empowers you to take ownership of your career and accelerate your personal and professional development from day one. 🌐 With over 700 CUBERs across 19 countries spanning EMEA, the Americas, and APAC, we operate as one team with a shared mission to transform regulatory compliance. Diversity, collaboration, and purpose are the heartbeat of our success. 💡 We were among the first to harness the power of AI in regulatory intelligence, and we continue to lead with our cutting-edge technology. At CUBE, You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in AI research and engineering in developing impactful solutions that are reshaping the world of regulatory compliance. ROLE SUMMARY Provide senior-level systems engineering expertise within a delivery-focused team. This role involves hands-on contribution to the design, implementation, and operation of systems that support business services, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and production-ready. PURPOSE Contribute to the organisation’s mission by building and operating robust, scalable systems that enable business services. The role emphasises reliability, security, and operability, while developing reusable infrastructure patterns and self-service capabilities that empower development teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Act as a senior, hands-on engineer in designing, building, and operating systems within the team’s scope. - Design and manage cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on Landing Zone architecture and governance. - Build, deploy, and operate containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes. - Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform to enable consistent and repeatable deployments. - Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and manage source code through Git. - Design and maintain scalable search and analytics solutions using Elasticsearch. - Develop automation scripts using Bash or PowerShell to streamline operational tasks. - Contribute to system tooling or automation using a programming language such as Python or Golang. - Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability using tools such as Prometheus or New Relic. - Ensure systems meet standards for reliability, performance, security, compliance, and recoverability. - Take ownership of systems across their lifecycle (build and run), including incident response and root cause analysis. - Design and maintain reusable infrastructure patterns and self-service modules for development teams. - Plan and implement system changes using structured change control and deployment practices. - Maintain and validate backup, recovery, and resilience mechanisms. - Identify risks, bottlenecks, and technical debt, and drive continuous improvement. - Collaborate with Software Engineers, QA Engineers, and Platform Engineers to align systems with business and application needs. - Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in systems engineering and operations. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES - 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, platform engineering, or a related field. - Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Landing Zone design and implementation. - Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker in production environments. - Proven experience using Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management. - Experience with Azure DevOps and Git for CI/CD and version control. - Solid experience working with Elasticsearch. - Proficiency in scripting using Bash or PowerShell. - Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python or Golang. - Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus or New Relic. - Strong understanding of system reliability, security, compliance, and operational risk management. - Experience operating and supporting business-critical production systems. - Ability to automate, optimise, and scale systems effectively. - Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and trade-offs clearly. - Ability to work independently with accountability and sound judgement. Interested? If you are passionate about leveraging technology to transform regulatory compliance and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and interest in CUBE. CUBE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.