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IMC Trading

Kubernetes Engineer

Posted 8 Days Ago
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
Mid level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
Mid level
Designs, manages, and optimizes on-premises Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications. Responsibilities include CI/CD implementation, security configuration, infrastructure automation, storage and networking management, troubleshooting, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery. The role collaborates with internal technology teams to provide reliable, scalable, and self-service platform capabilities.
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The Platform Engineering organization at IMC Trading is focused on accelerating tech team workflows through providing self-service tools, services, documentation, and support. Platform Engineering is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the underlying runtime platforms that IMC's software applications depend on. The mission is to streamline development processes, establish a consistent technical foundation across regions, and empower teams with the necessary resources to innovate efficiently.
Platform Engineering is a global team and acts as a bridge between the technical requirements of application development and the practical aspects of deploying and maintaining those applications in a production environment, minimizing friction, and ensuring that tech teams can operate seamlessly and drive progress forward.
Your Core Responsibilities:
  • 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

Your Skills & Experience:
  • 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.

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