The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech, we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.

We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organizational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global, and results-focused. You’ll find our 350+ team currently across 9 locations and time zones.

The Role
Our technology team thrives on inclusivity and collaboration, believing that diverse perspectives lead to great solutions. We foster a culture that champions individual growth, professional development, and work-life harmony. We're invested in your success and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We encourage our team to bring challenge thinking and fresh ideas to the table and our Agile approach empowers us to focus on outcomes. When we hire someone it`s because they bring the skills, attitude, and experience we're looking for....so we let you do what you are best at! Join us and be part of a community that's passionate about harnessing technology's potential to drive market-leading solutions for our clients. Elevate your career in an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your potential is limitless. We are currently going through an exciting phase of growth as we invest in cutting-edge technologies.

Your contribution will be vital in shaping and driving the engineering excellence of our core business systems. You will lead technical initiatives, establish engineering roadmaps, and collaborate with teams across the organization to deliver scalable and efficient solutions. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer who is passionate about mentorship, strategic decision-making, and fostering innovation in a fast-paced, agile environment.

As our Solution Architect, your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing Engineering Roadmaps: Collaborate with senior engineers to define and maintain a strategic engineering roadmap that aligns with business goals.
• Architectural Leadership: Facilitate the design and implementation of software patterns and system architectures to promote scalability and integration.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive enhancements in the software development lifecycle processes and promote continuous improvement within the team.
• Product Collaboration: Work closely with product teams to understand their requirements, provide documentation and training, and improve platform adoption.
• CI/CD Enablement: Build CI/CD pipelines, tools, and automation to enable developer autonomy and enhance productivity.
• Proof of Concepts: Develop hands-on proof of concepts and evaluate new technologies for potential implementation.
• Platform Development: Architect and develop services and microservices while promoting a platform-first approach for integration and scalability.
• Technology Decision-Making: Lead platform technology and architectural decisions, balancing technical, business, and customer needs.

About You

• Experience:
• Strong expertise in Python, Golang, or similar languages.
• Proven experience with Kubernetes (Cloud and on-premise), including kubeadm and kubespray.
• Hands-on experience with high-availability systems and meeting SLAs.
• Proficiency in observability platforms/tools such as ELK, Fluentd/FluentBit, Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Cortex, InfluxDB, Jaeger, or Zipkin.
• Practical understanding of AWS and cloud infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success in leading major initiatives from requirements gathering to implementation and lifecycle management.
• Technical Skills:
• Deep understanding of containers and container orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, ECS, EKS, Docker Compose).
• Expertise in developing scalable architectures and solutions.
• Ability to design team and service interfaces that enhance collaboration and delivery.
• Soft Skills:
• Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying updated on technological trends.
• Proven ability to work effectively with remote and global teams.

What Sets You Apart

• Self-driven and tech-savvy, with a collaborative and problem-solving approach.
• Strong commitment to fostering engineering best practices and driving innovation.
• An educational background in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

Why you will enjoy working with us

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
• Frequent events and celebrations
• Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for your healthcare needs
• Pension fund
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Convenient and cozy office located near the Limassol Municipal Garden

More about Pepperstone
We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers.com and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/

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Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.

“We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant”.

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Note to external agencies: While we appreciate the efforts of external recruitment agencies, we prefer to engage directly with applicants for this opportunity.

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