Software Engineer

Arcus Search; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global quant technology firm is seeking a talented Kubernetes Engineer to join their dynamic Compute Platform Engineering team. This role involves designing and optimizing Kubernetes infrastructure, collaborating on best practices, and maintaining system security and scalability. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and programming experience in languages such as Python or Go.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Kubernetes.
• Experience building Kubernetes clusters on EKS.
• Strong background in Linux internals and DevOps.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python or Go.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize our Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Collaborate to establish best practices and streamline application migration.
• Maintain the security and scalability of our systems.
• Support and troubleshoot essential Kubernetes environments.

Skills

Kubernetes expertise

CI/CD pipelines

Linux internals

DevOps

Problem-solving

Tools

EKS

Python

Go

Job description

Software Engineer with strong Kubernetes Engineering focus - Python/GolangA truly global quant technology firm is on the lookout for a talented Kubernetes Engineer to join a dynamic Compute Platform Engineering team. This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative environment where your skills will shape the future of their platform.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of designing, building, and optimizing our Kubernetes infrastructure to ensure peak performance and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practices, define standards, and streamline the migration of applications onto the platform
• Play a pivotal role in maintaining the security and scalability of our systems, enabling the business to deploy mission-critical applications with confidence
• Be part of an on-call rotation to support and troubleshoot our most essential Kubernetes environments

What We’re Looking For

• Proven expertise in Kubernetes and a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Building Kubernetes clusters on EKS and on-prem
• Strong background in Linux internals, with experience in DevOps, SRE, or Networking
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, Ruby, or JavaScript
• A passion for open-source development and a drive to solve complex technical challenges
• Experience in creating high-performance, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions