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Principal Engineer - Kubernetes

London, United KingdomFull-time2026-09-04 → 2026-11-13

Core

Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure Kubernetes infrastructure and cloud platforms for critical financial applications.

Role type

Principal Technical Engineer (Kubernetes & Cloud Infrastructure)

Builds

Cloud-native platform shared services, secure landing zones, and production Kubernetes clusters

Domain

Financial Markets Infrastructure / Cloud Native / Kubernetes

Required skills

Kubernetes architecture, Cloud Native technologies, Team leadership, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Cloud platform design (AWS/Azure/GCP), Security & compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery, High availability architectures, Agile delivery, Backlog management

Preferred skills

CKA, CKAD, CKS certifications, People management experience, Deep understanding of cloud computing principles

Technologies

Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, Azure, GCP

Responsibilities

Lead design and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters; Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers; Develop and manage teams of cloud engineers and delivery leads; Ensure software engineering standards and SDLC practices; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure initiatives; Drive continuous improvement in processes and tools

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with team leadership