Cloud Engineer – AWS Specialist
Qube Research & Technologies · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Design AWS architectures for quantitative research.
- Collaborate with researchers and data scientists.
- Ensure cloud infrastructure performance and reliability.
- Automate deployment and management processes.
- Optimize cloud systems for cost and scalability.
About the role
About Qube Research & Technologies
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
You will be part of a global team comprising Quantitative Traders, Researchers and Developers. Our AWS specialists are essential in building the next generation of research platforms, leveraging technologies like EKS, Lambda, SSM, IAM, Secrets Manager, RDS, DynamoDB, Redis, and CloudWatch.- Design and implement custom AWS architectures to enhance the quantitative research and modelling processes of the desk.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers, developers, and data scientists to understand their needs and translate them into scalable, flexible, and secure cloud solutions.
- Ensure the optimal performance, availability, and reliability of cloud infrastructure to support high-performance quantitative research and large-scale data analysis.
- Automate infrastructure deployment, management, and monitoring to streamline research operations and enable rapid prototyping.
- Continuously review and optimize cloud systems to ensure scalability, cost efficiency, and alignment with research and trading objectives.
- Stay up to date on AWS services, tools, and drive best practices within the AWS Specialists team.
Your present skillset
- 4+ years experience as a Cloud Architect or Engineer with a strong focus on AWS technologies.
- In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including EKS, EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch and others.
- Experience in designing highly available, resilient, and secure cloud solutions for research or finance environments.
- Strong understanding of cloud security practices, encryption, and governance.
- Familiarity with DevOps principles and automation tools (e.g.: Terraform).
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) and serverless architecture.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructures.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse technical and research teams.
- AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) are a plus.
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.
Key skills/competency
- Cloud Engineer
- AWS Specialist
- AWS Architecture
- Quantitative Research
- Infrastructure Automation
- DevOps
- Containerization
- Serverless Architecture
- Cloud Security
- Financial Technology
Skills & topics
- Cloud Engineer
- AWS Specialist
- AWS
- EKS
- Lambda
- RDS
- IAM
- CloudWatch
- DevOps
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Serverless
- Quantitative Finance
- Investment Management
- Cloud Architecture
- Infrastructure Automation
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AWS expertise and 4+ years of cloud engineering experience, emphasizing financial or research environments.
- Showcase technical skills: Detail your experience with EKS, Lambda, RDS, IAM, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Quantify achievements: Use metrics to demonstrate impact on performance, cost savings, or scalability in previous roles.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on AWS services, cloud security, troubleshooting complex infrastructures, and DevOps principles.
- Highlight collaboration: Emphasize your ability to work with quantitative researchers, developers, and data scientists.
Technical preparation
Master core AWS services: EKS, Lambda, RDS.,Practice Terraform for infrastructure automation.,Understand containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.,Study cloud security best practices and IAM.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex cloud infrastructure problem.,How do you collaborate with researchers?,How do you optimize cloud for cost?,How do you stay updated on AWS?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary AWS services used by the Cloud Engineer AWS Specialist at Qube Research & Technologies?
- The Cloud Engineer AWS Specialist at QRT will primarily work with EKS, Lambda, SSM, IAM, Secrets Manager, RDS, DynamoDB, Redis, and CloudWatch to build and enhance research platforms.
- Does Qube Research & Technologies offer remote work for Cloud Engineer AWS Specialist roles?
- While the job description emphasizes a global team and collaborative environment, it does not explicitly state remote work options. It is best to inquire about the work arrangement during the application process.
- What level of experience is required for the Cloud Engineer AWS Specialist position at QRT?
- The role requires a minimum of 4 years of experience as a Cloud Architect or Engineer with a strong focus on AWS technologies.
- Are AWS certifications necessary for the Cloud Engineer AWS Specialist role at Qube Research & Technologies?
- AWS certifications, such as Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer, are considered a plus but not strictly required, though they can certainly strengthen your application.
- What is the main goal of the Cloud Engineer AWS Specialist at QRT?
- The main goal is to design, implement, and optimize custom AWS architectures that enhance quantitative research and modeling processes, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
- What kind of collaboration is expected for the Cloud Engineer AWS Specialist at Qube Research & Technologies?
- You will collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, developers, and data scientists to translate their needs into robust cloud solutions.
- How does QRT support work-life balance for its employees, including Cloud Engineer AWS Specialists?
- QRT offers initiatives and programs designed to enable employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance, in addition to professional development opportunities.
- What are the key DevOps and automation skills needed for the Cloud Engineer AWS Specialist role?
- Familiarity with DevOps principles and automation tools like Terraform is important, as is experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architecture.