SYD - 2024 - Kubernetes Engineer
Description For SYD - 2024 - Kubernetes Engineer
IMC Trading is seeking a Kubernetes Engineer to join their Platform Engineering organization in Sydney, Australia. This role is crucial in accelerating tech team workflows by providing self-service tools, services, documentation, and support. As a Kubernetes Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing on-premises Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and performance. You'll work on deploying containerized applications, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing cluster performance. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes, strong knowledge of containerization technologies, and excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic trading environment, contributing to IMC's mission of providing essential liquidity in financial markets. Join a global team that bridges technical requirements with practical deployment, minimizing friction and driving innovation forward.
Responsibilities For SYD - 2024 - Kubernetes Engineer
- Design, implement, and manage on-premises Kubernetes clusters to ensure high availability and performance
- Deploy and manage containerized applications on Kubernetes using internal tooling
- Collaborate with internal teams to design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored to on-premises environments
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes clusters for peak performance and reliability
- Implement security best practices for on-premises Kubernetes environments, including RBAC, network policies, and secrets management
- Develop automation scripts to manage infrastructure components, ensuring consistent environments across clusters
- Maintain and optimize storage and networking configurations to support Kubernetes clusters
- Manage cluster upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery plans to ensure resilience
- Stay updated with the latest Kubernetes developments and on-premises infrastructure best practices, applying relevant updates to our environment
Requirements For SYD - 2024 - Kubernetes Engineer
- 3+ years of proven experience with Kubernetes, particularly in on-premises environments
- Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
- Solid understanding of security best practices in Kubernetes environments
- Proficiency in automation scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, etc.)
- Familiarity with storage and networking concepts related to Kubernetes
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in a timely manner
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
