Senior Platform Eng-AWS landing Zone ,Terraform,AI service & networking -Fintech

Urgent requirement for Senior Platform Engineer -AWS landing Zone ,Terraform ,GitHub CI/CD, AI service & networking in Fintech domain is required for our banking clients in Abu Dhabi ,UAEBuilding and scaling AWS-based cloud platforms for a FinTech environment--MustDesigning landing zone architectures, managing AWS AI/ML services like Bedrock and SageMaker, and standardizing infrastructure through Terraform--MustBuild AWS landing zones,Terraform + GitHub CI/CDAI services + networking---Must API management (API Gateway/Kong), advanced networking (VPC, Direct Connect), and CI/CD automation via GitHub Actions, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient cloud operations.--MustFintech Domain--MustRole OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Platform Engineer (AWS Focus) to design, build, and scale secure, resilient, and cost-efficient cloud platforms within a FinTech environment. This role will be responsible for developing AWS-native platform capabilities that support modern applications, AI/ML workloads, and enterprise-grade security requirements.The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), platform automation, networking, API management, and AI/ML services such as AWS Bedrock and SageMaker. You will play a key role in establishing cloud standards, optimizing operational efficiency, and enabling engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions at scale.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Platform ArchitectureDesign and implement scalable AWS landing zones aligned with security, compliance, and governance standards.Develop and maintain multi-account AWS environments using AWS Organizations and Control Tower.Build highly available, fault-tolerant, and secure cloud platforms for mission-critical FinTech applications.Define cloud architecture standards, best practices, and reusable platform patterns.AI/ML Platform EnablementDesign and support AI-ready cloud infrastructure leveraging AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, and related AWS AI services.Enable secure deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management of AI/ML workloads.Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to optimize AI platform performance and scalability.Establish governance and security controls for AI model deployment and data access.Infrastructure as Code & AutomationStandardize cloud infrastructure provisioning using Terraform modules and reusable frameworks.Implement infrastructure automation, configuration management, and environment consistency.Develop automated deployment pipelines and platform self-service capabilities.Manage infrastructure versioning, validation, and governance practices.API & Integration Platform ManagementDesign, deploy, and manage API platforms using AWS API Gateway and Kong.Implement API security, authentication, authorization, throttling, and monitoring standards.Support integration patterns for internal and external services across distributed environments.Establish API lifecycle management and governance processes.Networking & ConnectivityArchitect and manage advanced AWS networking solutions including:VPCsTransit GatewayPrivateLinkRoute 53Load BalancersDirect ConnectVPN ConnectivityOptimize network performance, security, and availability across cloud environments.Troubleshoot complex networking and connectivity issues.CI/CD & DevOpsBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.Implement deployment automation, release management, and infrastructure delivery workflows.Promote DevOps and Platform Engineering best practices across engineering teams.Improve developer experience through automation and self-service tooling.Security, Compliance & GovernanceImplement cloud security controls aligned with FinTech regulatory requirements.Manage IAM, secrets management, encryption, and security monitoring solutions.Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and security best practices.Conduct security reviews and support audit readiness initiatives.Cost Optimization & Operational ExcellenceMonitor and optimize AWS resource utilization and cloud spending.Implement FinOps best practices, cost allocation, and optimization strategies.Define observability standards using logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions.Drive platform reliability, performance improvements, and operational efficiency.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.7+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, or DevOps roles.5+ years of hands-on AWS architecture and operations experience.Strong expertise in:AWS OrganizationsControl TowerVPC NetworkingDirect ConnectIAMCloudWatchRoute 53EKS/ECSAPI GatewayAdvanced experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks.Experience supporting highly regulated environments such as FinTech, Banking, or Financial Services.Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.Preferred QualificationsExperience with AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, and Generative AI platform services.AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty.AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional.Knowledge of FinOps methodologies and cloud cost optimization tools.Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes (EKS).Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or Datadog.Experience implementing Zero Trust and cloud-native security architectures.Key SkillsAWS Cloud ArchitectureAWS Landing Zone DesignTerraformAWS BedrockAWS SageMakerAPI Gateway / KongGitHub ActionsKubernetes (EKS)Cloud SecurityIAM & GovernanceVPC & Direct ConnectFinOps & Cost OptimizationCI/CD AutomationPlatform EngineeringDevOps PracticesObservability & MonitoringWhat Success Looks LikeScalable and secure AWS platform supporting business growth.Efficient AI/ML infrastructure enabling rapid innovation.Standardized infrastructure deployment through Terraform.Reliable CI/CD pipelines with reduced deployment risk.Optimized cloud costs and improved operational efficiency.Strong security posture aligned with FinTech compliance requirements.Enhanced developer productivity through platform automation and self-service capabilities.Skills: aws landing zone,aws,fintech,networking