Software Developer, Kubernetes Compute (Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Developer (Kubernetes): Building and operating a highly available, scalable Kubernetes-powered container platform with an accent on multi-region scalability and infrastructure reliability. Focus on transitioning workloads to Amazon EKS, optimizing container lifecycle management, and integrating platform capabilities.

Location: Toronto, Canada (Hybrid: at least 3 days per week in office)

Salary: $136,000 - $160,000 CAD

Company

A fintech company on a mission to democratize finance for all.

What you will do

• Build and maintain scalable container infrastructure using Kubernetes to support high-throughput financial applications.
• Implement and test the technical transition of workloads to Amazon EKS.
• Optimize container lifecycle management and monitor cluster provisioning APIs for multi-region stability.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate platform capabilities like service mesh, authentication, and load balancing.
• Identify production performance bottlenecks and write automation to enhance platform availability.

Requirements

• Must be based in Toronto, Canada to support the hybrid work model.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes core concepts and control plane components.
• Experience developing and maintaining distributed systems or containerized infrastructure in a production setting.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure environments, preferably within the AWS ecosystem.
• Knowledge of container networking, infrastructure security protocols, or open-source cloud-native tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-driven compensation including bonus programs and equity ownership.
• Comprehensive health, ancillary, and mental health insurance support.
• Flexible Lifestyle Wallet for expenses related to wellness, childcare, and learning.
• Generous time off including company holidays, paid volunteer time, and parental leave.
• Premium office experience with catered meals and a monthly commuter stipend.