Platform Engineer

📋 Job Overview

Join our team of expert Platform Engineers! Working for Options, you will be part of a global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast, at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure. We are looking for talented individuals to contribute to Options’ future growth and success. We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven, and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.

🏢 About Options

Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

🎯 The Role

As part of our Agile team, you will work directly with customers to resolve incidents, fulfill service requests, and contribute to projects that evolve alongside the industry. This position will be responsible for delivering technical solutions to ensure service availability and suggesting improvements. Due to the critical nature of the infrastructure and network, the team operates a shift rotation to 24/7 “Follow the Sun” model. We use ITIL as a tool, not a crutch, and encourage every team member to improve processes for efficiency, correctness, and value. You will be working with cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes and OpenShift in production environments with great opportunities for personal growth in terms of certifications and exposure.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Resolving incidents, customer escalations, and service requests.
• Upskilling on modern technologies.
• Cluster updating and patching across Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Monitoring cloud infrastructure, identifying efficiency gains, and service improvements.
• Supporting all aspects of Change Management.
• Taking initiative on project work and automation efforts.
• Enhancing documentation, processes, and reporting.
• Spotting and acting on trends in daily checklists.
• Driving innovation in tooling and service deliver.

📌 Required Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Desire to travel and see the world.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.
• A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

⭐ Desirable Experience

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

🎁 Benefits

We provide a competitive benefits package tailored to the technology and financial services sector:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare support, risk benefits and digital wellness resources.
• Family Support: Enhanced family leave benefits.
• Professional Growth: Access to professional learning platforms and internal development programs.
• Retirement: Pension/retirement schemes to support your long-term financial planning.

🛂 Visa & Eligibility

No specific visa or eligibility information provided.