Kubernetes Engineer

Kubernetes Engineer (12M Contract) – Quant Trading Firm | Up to £900/day Inside IR35 One 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.Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.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 role Own the design and build of their Kubernetes environment, including control plane level components such as schedulers, API proxies, and ETCD Work within an environment with a market-leading tech stack, with ongoing investment in compute power and infrastructure Optimise platform monitoring performance to ensure maximum uptime Regular opportunities to evaluate and implement next-gen platform technologies Play 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 strategy Hire the best of the best – Will be surrounded by very knowledgeable people you will have the opportunity to learn from Agile teams and a flat structure foster cross-functional collaboration Brand-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 Go Solid experience in a Linux environment Microservices and cloud-native application experience Ideally possess a CKA or CKAD certification Familiarity with relevant tools such as Istio, Service Mesh, ArgoCD, Kustomize, and Container Orchestration