Cloud Platform Engineer - Kubernetes, Charles River Development, Vice President

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment management software company is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to enhance the Kubernetes platform and streamline operations. This role involves automating deployments, collaborating with development teams, and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud environments.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Development programs

Volunteer days

Employee networks

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kubernetes Platform Engineer or similar DevOps role.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with Azure cloud platform.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Argo CD, Jenkins.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining the Kubernetes platform for container orchestration.
• Collaborating with development teams to architect scalable and resilient applications.
• Ensuring platform and application reliability, scalability, and security.
• Performing operational tasks such as upgrades and patching.
• Automating tasks with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Shell.
• Developing CI/CD pipelines for deployment on Kubernetes.
• Monitoring platform and application health using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
• Assisting with capacity planning and load testing.
• Developing best practices for container-based applications.
• Troubleshooting platform issues and collaborating with development teams.
• Staying updated on industry trends and technologies.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

Bash

CI/CD

Azure

Terraform

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Education

BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

Job Description

This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Who we are looking for

Charles River Development is seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Engineer. The successful candidate will automate and streamline operations, build and maintain deployment, monitoring, and operational tools, and troubleshoot issues in development, test, and production environments. Proficiency with Kubernetes, container orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms is essential. Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and modern DevOps tools and practices is also required.

Why this role is important to us

The team is part of Charles River Development (CRD), acquired by State Street in 2018. CRD develops enterprise investment management software for large institutions in investment, wealth management, and hedge funds. We launched the first open front-to-back platform, State Street Alpha, in 2019.

Join us to work on next-generation infrastructure using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain.

What you will be responsible for

• Designing, building, and maintaining the Kubernetes platform for container orchestration.
• Collaborating with development teams to architect scalable and resilient applications.
• Ensuring platform and application reliability, scalability, and security.
• Performing operational tasks such as upgrades and patching.
• Automating tasks with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Shell.
• Developing CI/CD pipelines for deployment on Kubernetes.
• Monitoring platform and application health using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
• Assisting with capacity planning and load testing.
• Developing best practices for container-based applications.
• Troubleshooting platform issues and collaborating with development teams.
• Staying updated on industry trends and technologies.

What we value

• Experience designing and implementing secure platforms for applications and data.
• Understanding of Windows and Linux infrastructure.
• A passion for learning and sharing knowledge about emerging technologies.
• Experience documenting standards, procedures, and requirements.

Education & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kubernetes Platform Engineer or similar DevOps role.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with Azure cloud platform.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Argo CD, Jenkins.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues.
• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Additional requirements

Experience working across multiple public clouds.

About State Street

State Street is a leading custodian bank, asset manager, and asset intelligence company, serving clients worldwide with services including investment servicing, data and analytics, research, trading, and investment management.

Work, Live, and Grow

We strive to create a positive work environment with competitive benefits, flexible work options, and development programs to support your growth.

Social Responsibility

We value diversity and inclusion, actively engaging with communities globally. We offer tools for work-life balance, volunteer days, matching gift programs, and employee networks.

State Street is an equal opportunity employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

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