AWS VPC Engineering Lead

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Your future role within QRT

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to support the growth and development of our global AWS VPC network. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud networking, automation, and security, with a strong emphasis on scalability and governance. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and grow a complex global AWS VPC system

• Thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly-scaling environment
• Use infrastructure-as-code to ensure that topology is formally defined
• Implementing automated deployment for controlled and efficient change management.
• Onboard new and appropriate AWS Services as they become available
• Enhancing governance and compliance in line with organizational needs.
• Ensure that traffic is observable in a usable fashion
• Develop strong, positive relations with security, IT and end-user teams
• Proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and innovation. 

Your present skillset

• 5+ years of experience in a cloud engineering role with a strong focus on AWS.
• Expertise in networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.).
• Deep understanding of AWS networking services, including VPC, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, Direct Connect, Route 53.
• Experience with IP Address Management (IPAM).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Python, CDK/CloudFormation).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Preferred skills:
• Load Balancing: ELB, NLB, API Gateway
• Security: Firewalls, Shield, WAF
• Open Source and Third Party technologies to complement AWS tooling
• Logging and observability (e.g., Flow Logs).
• Experience with IPv6 deployment.
• Willingness to develop:
• Emerging AWS technologies: CloudWAN, Route 53 Profiles
• IAM and permission management
• Kubernetes
• Big Data management and processing

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.