Platform Engineer Kubernetes | Hybrid WFH | Global Trading Platform

Maven Securities; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm based in London is seeking a Technical Operations Specialist to oversee production trading environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of experience, focusing on reliability and automation. This role offers flexibility, highly competitive compensation, and a positive work environment while collaborating closely with various teams to improve operational efficiency. You'll have the chance to significantly impact how the firm operates, shaping the future of its platforms.

Benefits

Flexible work-from-home options

Annual discretionary bonus

Excellent work/life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Strong programming background in various languages.
• Experience in building and automating operations tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational responsibility for production systems.
• Collaborate with traders, developers, and infrastructure teams.
• Advocate for operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Proactive approach

Reliability in systems

Adaptability to learning curves

Tools

Python

Kubernetes

Docker

Linux

Kafka

Prometheus

SQL

Job description

A leading trading firm based in London is seeking a Technical Operations Specialist to oversee production trading environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of experience, focusing on reliability and automation. This role offers flexibility, highly competitive compensation, and a positive work environment while collaborating closely with various teams to improve operational efficiency. You'll have the chance to significantly impact how the firm operates, shaping the future of its platforms.