Infrastructure Lead (Hands On) - Durlston Partners - Remote - Global

Are you ready to lead the infrastructure vision of a global trading firm? We’re looking for an accomplished Infrastructure Lead/Head of Infrastructure to drive the transformation of a cutting-edge trading environment – scaling systems that power real-time decision-making across global markets. This is an opportunity to own an ambitious cloud migration and greenfield build-out, working with world-class technologists and traders on platforms that demand ultra-low latency, resilience, and scalability. Lead the design and delivery of next-generation trading infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments. Drive the firm’s migration to AWS, architecting hybrid solutions that balance performance, security, and cost. Build and mentor a top-tier DevOps and Infra team. Implement automation and monitoring solutions that keep mission-critical systems running at peak performance. Collaborate closely with engineering, trading, and risk teams to deliver reliable, high-speed platforms. Strategic ownership – Take full responsibility for shaping infrastructure decisions across a high-growth trading business. Greenfield opportunity – Lead the buildout of a new, global environment from the ground up. Innovation-first culture – Work with elite engineers in a technically demanding, forward-thinking environment. Impact & visibility – Partner directly with senior leadership, influencing both technology and trading outcomes. Competitive compensation – Reflective of the seniority and technical depth of the role.