Kubernetes Platform Tech Lead
The Kubernetes Platform Tech Lead at Trade Republic will join a dynamic engineering team focused on building and maintaining the company's core technology infrastructure. Trade Republic is a leading European embedded fintech company, transforming savings and investments for millions of customers. In this role, you will be pivotal in shaping the technical direction of the platform that powers Trade Republic's digital banking and investment products, working together with talented engineers in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Your primary responsibility will be driving the design, development, and continual improvement of Trade Republic's Kubernetes platform. This includes ensuring platform reliability, scalability, and security tailored for a cloud-native financial services environment. Daily tasks involve collaborating with engineers to enable seamless deployment and orchestration of applications, enhancing DevOps practices, and guiding teams on best practices for containerized workloads and infrastructure as code.
Ideal candidates will have strong, hands-on experience with Kubernetes, cloud platforms (such as AWS or GCP), and modern DevOps toolchains. Deep knowledge of infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, network security, and observability tools is essential. Demonstrated leadership experience, along with advanced skills in scripting or programming languages (such as Go, Python, or Bash), and the ability to mentor other engineers, will be crucial for success in this role.
Trade Republic offers competitive compensation and benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, a flexible and modern working arrangement, professional development budgets, and attractive equity options. The company supports both relocation and hybrid work arrangements, empowering employees to balance their personal and professional growth.
The company champions a collaborative, learning-first culture where innovation is encouraged, and career growth backed by clear development paths. As a Kubernetes Platform Tech Lead, you will have the opportunity to make a major impact both technically and organizationally, shaping the future of fintech infrastructure at a company that values diversity and initiative.