Kubernetes Engineer

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.

We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.

This is a hybrid role based in our new Dallas infrastructure hub where we work on the latest technologies in a cutting-edge environment.

The role

G-Research is going through an exciting period of growth and transforming the way we run and build platforms. As part of our transformation, we are looking for a highly skilled engineer to join our expanding Core Compute Platform Engineering team.

As a Kubernetes Engineer, you will help grow the platform, owning its design and build, as well as being responsible for monitoring performance. You will help the team deliver a fully featured, secure platform and enable the business to deploy applications, which are critical to our success.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Developing applications to build and extend our Kubernetes compute platform

• Working closely with various other platform and development teams to help define standards, best practices and aid migration and on-boarding of applications onto the platform

• On-call responsibilities for the most critical parts of our Kubernetes infrastructure

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a highly skilled engineer with technical experience of building high performance, scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Kubernetes

• CI/CD principles

• Linux internals

• A Linux Engineering/DevOps/Networking/SRE background

• A passion for open-source development

• Development skills in at least one of Python, Go, Ruby or Javascript

Why should you apply?

• Market-leading compensation plus annual discretionary bonus

• Lunch provided in the office (via GrubHub)

• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance

• Excellent paid time off allowance of 25 days

• Sick days, military leave, and family and medical leave

• Generous 401(k) plan

• 16-weeks’ fully paid parental leave

• Medical and Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

• Employee Assistance and Wellness programs

• Generous relocation allowance and support

• Great selection of office snacks, and hot and cold drinks

• On-site gym and car parking

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section