We are looking to hire an experienced Kubernetes Devops Engineer to work with LSEG (LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP) Azure data platform initiative to build and manage Kubernetes infrastructure using Terraform script and manually. Candidate will be responsible for implementing and managing continuous delivery systems and methodologies on Kubernetes (K8s) and AKS. Should be proficient in azure services like Fabric, Purview, KeyVault, AKS, Azure AI Search, App Services, Log Monitor etc., deploying application codes, identifying production issues, and implementing CI-CD pipelines that meet our development team needs. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in software engineering with familiarity in Python and will work with developers and engineers to ensure that software development follows established processes and works as intended.
Responsibilities
- Provide partnership and support to SME's and Tech Leads to ensure timely delivery on commitments.
- Collaborate with data engineering, data science, and Azure cloud teams to align cluster architecture with business objectives.
- Deploying, automating, maintaining, and managing DevOps Infrastructure, to ensure availability, scalability, performance, and security of infrastructure.
- Proven experience as a Kubernetes devops engineer, managing Kubernetes infrastructure with exposure to the use of cloud vendor Kubernetes solutions like AKS,EKS, Kubernetes Cluster Management including creating new kops clusters & building / deploying Secrets, configs and Docker based Containerized Microservices etc.
- Deploying distributed apps with containers (Docker) & orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, GKE).
- Define Kubernetes configurations, including pods, services, and ingress controllers.
- Implement automation scripts, Helm charts, and Kubernetes Operators for cluster deployments and updates.
- Understanding the needs of stake holders and conveying them to developers.
- Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes.
- Strive for continuous improvement and build continuous integration, continuous development, and constant deployment pipeline (CI/CD Pipeline) to orchestrate the promotion of code.
- Perform root cause analysis of production errors and resolve technical issues across DevOps infrastructure and tooling.
- Design procedures for system troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Defining and setting development, test, release, update, and support processes for DevOps operation
- Monitoring & Alerting on the Infrastructure resources and application availability using various monitoring tools.
- Advocate and evangelise best practice engineering.
Knowledge & Behaviours
Technical/ job functional knowledge
- Experience with managing Azure services like: Microsoft Purview, Fabric/Synapse Analytics/ Databricks, Data Factory, Data Lake, Azure Monitor, ADLS, Azure Functions, Log Analytics.
- Strong knowledge on Docker and Container registry (Specialist)
- Proficiency in Azure AKS and Azure Kubernetes integration.
- Strong notions of security standard processes (e.g., using Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, Azure Monitor etc.).
- Proficient in Python, Bash.
- Proficient in infrastructure orchestration tools (Terraform).
- Good understanding of Azure Networking concepts.
- Good understanding of UML.
- Good understanding and working experience of Devops tools, CICD Pipelines
- Experience with Agile development processes (SCRUM and Kanban) .
- Proficiency with Git and GitHub workflows
- Familiarity with Security and Operational standard processes
Certification & Development Experience
- 8+ years of experience as a DevOps engineer (in Financial Services industry) and managing Kubernetes infrastructure.
- Experience with Azure's IaaS, PaaS and SaaS offerings (Fabric/Synapse/ Databricks, Purview, ADF, Azure Data Lake Storage etc.)
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Working experience with agile teams in different locations.
- Certification Azure DP-203: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure and DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals certification preferred.
- Kubernetes certifications (Certified Kubernetes Administrator or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) is a plus.
Personal Skills & Capabilities
- Resilient and not fazed by an exciting environment.
- Ability to prioritise work.
- Strong communication, presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving attitude
- Collaborative team spirit
- Able to self-manage and work independently in a fast-paced environment with dynamic requirements and priorities.
- Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of
Integrity, Partnership,
Excellence and
Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
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