Engineer Container Platforms - Kubernetes Expert

Job Description

Engineer, Container Platforms

Job Description

Job Purpose

No matter what you think ICE does, we do more. We operate the world's largest stock

exchange and global markets. We improve risk management. We are a leader in fixed

income and data services. We're digitizing the mortgage industry. And that's just the

beginning.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineer to join our dynamic team

responsible for designing, building, and maintaining our Kubernetes-based container

platform. As an Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, implementation, and

support of scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure solutions to support our growing

portfolio of cloud-native applications. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with

cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with talented engineers to drive innovation

and operational excellence.

If you are passionate about Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud-native

technologies and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact, we

encourage you to apply and join our team!

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize Kubernetes-based container platform solutions

to meet the scalability, performance, and security requirements of our cloud-

native applications.

Lead the architectural design and implementation of core platform components,

including cluster orchestration, networking, storage, and monitoring.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define platform requirements, design

solutions, and drive technical initiatives from conception to deployment.

Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and

deployment processes using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools and practices.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the Kubernetes

platform, container runtime, and underlying infrastructure.

Establish and enforce security policies, access controls, and compliance

standards to protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance.

Conduct code and design reviews, and provide technical guidance and support

to foster a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.

Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices

related to the container platform

Provide platform support via on-call rotation as required

Respond to and assist in production operations in a 24/7 environment

Knowledge and Experience

Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure

engineering

1+ years of building self-managed Kubernetes-based container platforms in a

Production environment

In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, components, and ecosystem,

including hands-on experience with Kubernetes deployment, configuration, and

operation.

Solid understanding of container networking, storage, security, and observability

principles, with the ability to design and implement scalable and resilient

solutions.

Strong proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as

python, bash, Golang, or equivalent for automation and tooling.

Demonstrated expertise in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools and practices (e.g.,

Terraform, Ansible)for automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration.

Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail, with a

proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced

environment.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively

communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical

stakeholders.

Preferred

Experience with OpenShift

Experience with cloud-native technologies and services such as docker, podman,

Prometheus, Grafana, Helm

Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Red Hat

Certified OpenShift Administrator are a plus.