Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

PEAK6; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k match

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions in Austin is seeking a Kubernetes Platform Engineer to join our DevOps/SRE team, designing, deploying, and maintaining automation for Kubernetes clusters to support scalable, secure apps.

You will develop tooling to generate manifests, deploy clusters (GKE/EKS/RKE), monitor with Datadog, and collaborate with developer teams to streamline deployments, improve reliability, and uphold security and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 5+ years software development experience (Go/Java/Python).
• 2+ years Kubernetes experience (GKE/EKS/RKE).
• Proficiency in Kubernetes deployment/configuration/management (cloud & on-prem).
• Hands-on GitOps and CI/CD pipeline experience.
• Strong cloud knowledge (GCP/AWS/Azure).
• Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with containers (Docker/ContainerD/Helm).
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and extend tooling to auto-generate manifests to reduce copy/paste errors.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters with high availability and security.
• Set up monitoring/alerting with Datadog and troubleshoot incidents.
• Collaborate with application teams to streamline Kubernetes deployments.
• Stay updated on Kubernetes/cloud-native tech and drive process improvements.
• Participate in on-call rotations to minimize production downtime.

Skills

Go

Java

Python

Kubernetes

GitOps

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Datadog

Linux

Container tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related

Tools

GKE

EKS

RKE

Docker

Helm

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers. At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest. When you're at Apex, you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila are home to over 1,000 employees. Together, we’re shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. — grit, results, empathy, accountability, and teamwork — with Apex. We’re proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture we’ve created. Here are just a few of the many awards we’ve recently received: Best Places to Work 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 - Presented by BuiltIn WealthTech of the Year 2025 - Presented by US FinTech Awards The World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies 2024 - Presented by CNBC

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Position Overview: As a Kubernetes Platform Engineer you will be a key member of our DevOps and SRE team, responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining automation for Kubernetes clusters. Your primary focus will be developing the tooling that ensures the reliable and secure operation of our Kubernetes environments. You will work closely with our developer experience and development teams to enable the seamless deployment of applications in Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Tooling Development: Develop and extend the tooling we use to automatically generate manifests to eliminate manual copy/paste errors.
• Kubernetes Cluster Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters and associated tooling, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Set up robust monitoring and alerting systems in Datadog to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to Kubernetes clusters and associated components.
• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices, conduct regular security audits, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of Kubernetes configurations and best practices.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with application teams to streamline the deployment and management of applications in Kubernetes.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, and drive continuous improvement in Kubernetes cluster management processes.
• On-Call: Participate in an on-call rotation responding to and troubleshooting incidents in production environments to minimize downtime and ensure service reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years experience as a developer (Go, Java, Python, etc.).
• 2+ years experience working with Kubernetes (GKE, EKS, RKE, etc).
• Proficiency in Kubernetes cluster deployment, configuration, and management in both cloud and and on-premises environments.
• Hands-on experience with GitOps practices and tools.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, ) and their Kubernetes services.
• Experience with Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of container related technologies such as Docker, ContainerD, Helm, etc.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Our Rewards

• healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match.
• We also offer our employees a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.
• At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Disability Statement Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

At Apex, we stand for efficiency and transparency. In every office, you’ll find passionate, committed, dedicated teams driven to find smart solutions to solve our clients’ toughest challenges. We are passionate about our employees, providing the benefits and perks that elevate you, reward you, and help you give back. We provide great flexibility, a collaborative, open work space, and real potential to grow with the firm.