Kubernetes Engineer

Kubernetes Engineer (12M Contract) – Quant Trading Firm | Up to £900/day Inside IR35One of the world’s leading quantitative trading firms is searching for a highly skilled Kubernetes Engineer to help drive a major technology modernisation project. You’ll play a key role in designing and building their Kubernetes infrastructure down to the control plane level.Below is a breakdown of the role, company, and requirements. If the opportunity sounds like a good fit, please share your CV.Role Details:Join a firm in an exciting phase of growth, where Kubernetes infrastructure is set to play a pivotal roleOwn the design and build of their Kubernetes environment, including control plane level components such as schedulers, API proxies, and ETCDWork within an environment with a market-leading tech stack, with ongoing investment in compute power and infrastructureOptimise platform monitoring performance to ensure maximum uptimeRegular opportunities to evaluate and implement next-gen platform technologiesPlay an active role in the deployment of critical applicationsCompany:Market-leading firm using a blend of cutting-edge ML/AI, world-class engineering, and a data-driven approach to shape its trading strategyHire the best of the best – Will be surrounded by very knowledgeable people you will have the opportunity to learn fromAgile teams and a flat structure foster cross-functional collaborationBrand-new, state-of-the-art office space – Free Daily LunchRequirements:Expert-level Kubernetes experience – down to a control plane level (schedulers, API proxies, ETCD)Proficiency in any OO programming language, ideally Python or GoSolid experience in a Linux environmentMicroservices and cloud-native application experienceIdeally possess a CKA or CKAD certificationFamiliarity with relevant tools such as Istio, Service Mesh, ArgoCD, Kustomize, and Container Orchestration