Kubernetes & HPC Platform Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Kubernetes & HPC Platform Engineer (Fintech): Supporting and developing high-performance computing and orchestration platforms within a trading environment with an accent on scheduling and GPU-based workloads. Focus on building and optimizing robust infrastructure, automating system tasks with Python, and collaborating with cross-functional technical teams.

Location: Must be based in Toronto

Compensation: $120,000 – $250,000 CAD + Bonus

Company

A specialized recruitment partner hiring for an elite firm in the financial technology sector.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain scalable Kubernetes and HPC infrastructure.
• Work extensively with scheduling and orchestration tools, specifically Slurm.
• Support and optimize GPU-based high-performance workloads.
• Automate platform operations using Python scripting.
• Collaborate with various technical teams across the organization to improve system reliability.

Requirements

• Strong experience in High Performance Computing environments.
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Proven experience managing GPU workloads.
• Expertise in Slurm scheduling or similar orchestration tools.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Must be based in or able to work from Toronto.

Nice to have

• Experience with workflow orchestration tools like Airflow or Prefect.
• Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform and Ansible.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker.
• Experience with monitoring and logging using the ELK stack.
• Background in CI/CD pipeline management using GitLab.