Software Engineer III - Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Go

J.P. Morgan; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to design and maintain Kubernetes operators using Go. This role offers the chance to drive innovation in hybrid multi-cloud environments while working collaboratively with talented engineers. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and a commitment to continuous learning, contributing to a diverse and inclusive team culture. Join us to shape the future of cloud automation.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience in application development and operational stability.
• Overall knowledge of the software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Kubernetes operators using Go.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes functionality.
• Execute software solutions and perform technical troubleshooting.

Skills

Experience in system design

Proficient in Go (Golang)

Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP

Understanding of agile methodologies

Knowledge of CI/CD

Commitment to continual learning

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of cloud automation? Join our Cloud Platform Team and play a key role in building innovative solutions for hybrid multi-cloud environments. You’ll collaborate with talented engineers, expand your expertise across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premise platforms, and drive impactful change. We value your curiosity, technical skills, and commitment to continuous learning. Discover how you can make a difference with us.

Job Summary

As a Cloud Platform Engineer in our Cloud Platform Team, you will design, develop, and maintain Kubernetes operators using Go to automate and manage cloud resources. You will troubleshoot and resolve issues, create secure production code, and contribute to architecture and design for complex applications. Your work will support our expanding hybrid multi-cloud environment, and you’ll help foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect. Together, we’ll drive innovation and deliver high-quality solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Kubernetes operators using Go, focusing on automating and managing public cloud resources.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes operator functionality and cloud resource management.
• Execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting to build solutions and break down technical problems.
• Create secure, high-quality production code and maintain algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems.
• Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring design constraints are met.
• Gather, analyze, synthesize, and develop visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets to drive continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify hidden problems and patterns in data to improve coding hygiene and system architecture.
• Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and events exploring new and emerging technologies.
• Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with applied experience.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficient in coding in one or more languages, preferably including Go (Golang), Python, or Java.
• Practical experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and private cloud.
• Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with modern programming and database querying languages.
• Overall knowledge of the software development life cycle.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile).
• Appetite for continual learning and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience developing in Go (Golang).
• Background in cloud or infrastructure automation.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes architecture and resource management.