Group Overview
The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.
Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.
Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.
The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.
Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Principal Infrastructure Developer to join our dynamic team. This role requires deep expertise in cloud automation, engineering, and architectural design, with a focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will have a strong programming background and a proven track record of developing custom solutions. They will have significant experience using AI technologies as part of both the development process and the delivered solutions. As a senior member of the team, you will play a crucial role in shaping our cloud infrastructure, leading technical projects, and mentoring junior engineers.
Role Responsibilities
Act as the primary technical leader and hands-on developer within the team.
Provide technical oversight for architecture, design, and implementation decisions.
Architecting AI-assisted SDLCs, establishing technical boundaries, enforcing responsible AI practices and defining how models (e.g. LLMs and RAG pipelines) integrate into the core platform architecture.
Cloud Architecture & Engineering: Design, implement, and optimize complex AWS-based infrastructure solutions that align with business requirements and industry best practices.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) and terraform.
Software Development: Build robust, scalable applications and tools using preferred programming languages such as Python, React.js, and JavaScript
Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
Research and stay up to date on the latest advancements in cloud distributed systems and generative AI technologies and methodologies
Project Leadership: Take ownership of cloud and platform engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, securely, and in accordance with organizational standards.
Technical Strategy & Governance: Understand corporate toolsets, provide recommendations for architectural designs, and ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks.
Escalation & Troubleshooting: Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues, providing guidance and support to other team members.
Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with cross-functional teams, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster continuous improvement. Mentor and coach engineers, fostering technical growth and career development
Drive adherence to AI governance & risk management, SDLC processes, planning, and prioritization.
Experience / Competences
Essential
Proven experience in technical leadership within software delivery teams.
Extensive AWS expertise, including experience with microservices, cloud automation, security best practices, and architectural design.
Proficiency in Amazon Bedrock, TensorFlow, and PyTorch for developing AI solutions.
Experience with spec-driven and test-driven development, context engineering & prompt rigor and agentic workflow orchestration.
Strong hands-on experience with full-stack development (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript).
Proficiency in front-end frameworks (React, Angular) and back-end technologies.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Familiarity in security and compliance within cloud environments.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud-based environments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desired
AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified AI Practitioner, or AWS Certified Developer – Associate.
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and quality assurance principles.
Ability to influence technical direction and drive innovation.
Experience utilizing MCP servers to connect agents with external data sources
Hands-on experience with CDK and Terraform for infrastructure automation.
Exposure to observability tools and performance monitoring.
Not The Perfect Fit?
Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.
Company Statement
We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.
Location
Philippines - Ecoprime Building - Taguig City