Cloud Engineer

PaymentologyPaymentology·Remote(Berlin)
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

As the demand for cloud engineers grew 25% in 2025, companies like Paymentology are seeking experts to strengthen their cloud infrastructure. With a strong focus on AWS and security, this role stands out in the current remote job market. Paymentology's innovative approach to payments technology and commitment to diversity make it an attractive employer. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in cloud governance and security, as well as their ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Job Description

About the Role

The Cloud Engineer role at Paymentology is a critical part of the company's effort to strengthen its cloud infrastructure foundations. As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing Paymentology's AWS cloud foundation, with a strong focus on multi-account governance, IAM security controls, and Infrastructure as Code automation. You will work closely with the Platform and Security teams to ensure operational excellence and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS and cloud security best practices, as well as experience with Terraform and infrastructure automation. You will be part of a diverse, global team that is committed to making a positive impact through innovative payment technology.

Paymentology is redefining the payments space with its advanced, multi-cloud platform, delivering real-time data, unmatched scalability, and flexibility. As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a critical part in building secure, scalable cloud platforms that power Paymentology's global payment solutions.

What You Will Do

  • Support and enhance Paymentology's AWS cloud foundation, including multi-account governance using AWS Organizations, Landing Zone frameworks, and Service Control Policy guardrails
  • Design, implement, and maintain secure IAM roles, policies, and access controls aligned with least privilege and compliance requirements
  • Develop, modularize, and govern Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code to enable scalable, repeatable, and secure infrastructure deployments
  • Integrate infrastructure automation into CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistency across development, testing, and production environments
  • Implement and support core AWS infrastructure services such as API Gateway, Lambda, CloudFront, Route 53, and application and network load balancers
  • Collaborate closely with Platform Engineering and Security teams to align infrastructure standards, governance controls, and operational reliability
  • Support troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis across cloud environments to maintain high availability and performance
  • Maintain clear Confluence documentation, operational runbooks, and infrastructure standards to support long-term platform sustainability

What We Are Looking For

  • Strong hands-on AWS expertise with a focus on multi-account environments, Landing Zone governance, and cloud security best practices
  • Deep understanding of IAM governance, including role-based access control, least privilege policy design, and cross-account access patterns
  • Advanced experience with Terraform, including reusable module development, multi-environment deployments, and IaC governance through CI/CD
  • Working knowledge of modern AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, Route 53, and ALB/NLB
  • Experience supporting production cloud environments with strong troubleshooting and incident response capabilities
  • Familiarity with compliance-driven environments such as PCI DSS or ISO 27001
  • General exposure to Kubernetes or EKS concepts

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Excel and data analysis
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
  • Knowledge of cloud security and compliance frameworks

Benefits and Perks

  • Opportunity to work with a innovative and growing company in the payments space
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

How to Stand Out

  • Make sure to highlight your experience with AWS and cloud security in your application and during the interview process
  • Showcase your ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Platform Engineering and Security teams
  • Be prepared to provide examples of your experience with Terraform and infrastructure automation
  • Demonstrate your understanding of cloud governance and compliance frameworks, such as PCI DSS or ISO 27001
  • Research Paymentology's company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with them
  • Prepare to back up your claims with specific examples and metrics, such as 'Improved cloud security by 30% through implementation of IAM policies'

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