Kubernetes Tech Lead

You will take on the following responsibilities:
- Own the architecture, reliability, and long-term roadmap of our Kubernetes and container orchestration platform, both on-premise and in the cloud.
- Manage day-to-day operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and performance of our managed Kubernetes offerings.
- Lead complex, multi-system technical strategy that balances enabling novel, high-value use cases against strategic investments that reduce KTLO burden and keep the platform operating safely at scale.
- Design and build software components in Go, Java, and/or Python to extend and harden the platform.
- Drive decisions on Kubernetes internals and the broader cloud-native ecosystem as they affect trading systems, services, and data pipelines.
- Stay current on industry trends and translate them into pragmatic, effective solutions that balance industry standards with our unique business needs.
- Mentor engineers and help set technical direction and standards for the platform.

You should possess the following qualifications:
- 6–8 years of overall experience in Kubernetes / container orchestration or related infrastructure engineering, including 2–3 years in a strategic technical lead role.
- BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Deep Kubernetes / container orchestration subject matter expertise (Kubernetes internals, cloud-native ecosystem), including proven experience managing both on-premise and cloud-based Kubernetes offerings.
- Cloud platform experience required (GCP preferred; familiarity with AWS or Azure also valuable).
- Software engineering proficiency, preferably in one or more of Go, Java, and Python.
- Software architecture / system design experience, with the ability to drive complex, multi-system technical strategy.
- GitOps / Infrastructure-as-Code experience (e.g., Argo CD, Terraform).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership and strategic direction while balancing long-term platform goals with immediate business needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.