Kubernetes Engineer

As part of your role, you will contribute significantly to the financial health and strategic operations of Fairbanks. Your responsibilities encompass both day-to-day financial administration and high-level financial planning and advisory. You’ll work closely with the management team to ensure accurate reporting, financial control, and compliance, while maintaining key stakeholder relationships.

Key responsibilities:

• Educate customers and internal teams on Kubernetes through hands-on training and vendor collaboration
• Provide Kubernetes support and guidance across development and operations teams
• Automate infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Salt
• Create and maintain technical documentation and troubleshooting guides
• Diagnose and resolve system issues with cross-functional teams
• Enforce Kubernetes security best practices and mitigate vulnerabilities
• Streamline CI/CD pipelines using Helm, Jenkins, and GitLab CI
• Design and optimize scalable, reliable Kubernetes solutions
• Lead Kubernetes integration with existing systems

To be successful in this role, you bring a combination of financial expertise, technical proficiency, and personal drive. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and able to operate independently while contributing to continuous improvement across the organization. You thrive in dynamic environments and have a strong affinity with IT services and modern financial tools.

What we’re looking for:

• Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production
• Skilled in writing architecture and design documentation
• Proficient with CI/CD tools like ArgoCD, Flux, and Gitflow
• Strong focus on Kubernetes security and compliance
• Solid Linux background and terminal fluency
• Experience with immutable OSes such as Talos, Flatcar, or CoreOS
• Networking knowledge, including CNIs like OVN, Cilium, and Calico
• Storage expertise with CSI drivers (e.g. Ceph, ROOK, S3)
• Familiarity with automation tools like Helm or Ansible
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Proven success in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
• Fluent in English

We believe that a strong foundation of employee benefits helps you thrive both professionally and personally. We offer a supportive and flexible work environment that encourages growth, autonomy, and balance; without the limitations of secondment placements.

What you can expect:

• 24 vacation days to recharge and enjoy personal time
• A pension scheme to support your long-term financial well-being
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options
• Company laptop and phone to stay productive wherever you are
• A personal learning budget to invest in your development and professional growth
• No secondment (detachering): you’re a core part of the team, not placed externally
• Mobility options to support your commute or travel needs