Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

Location:
Hong Kong
Salary:Competitive

Join our team of expert Platform Engineers!

Working for Options

Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and 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.

Who are we

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).

Why Options

Global travel: We have offices in New York Chicago Toronto London Paris Belfast and across Asia.
Continuous career development opportunities: We provide professional skills development and technical training.
The chance to be a part of a self-sufficient successful team: The Options team operates in a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for innovation and forward-thinking.
Competitive salary: In addition to a competitive salary Options reward employees with a range of bonus incentives and employee benefits.

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 operate 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

Typical job duties would include:

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.

Were also looking for candidates with:

Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.
Exceptional organisational 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.

Advantageous Certs:

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

How to apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter to the Platform Engineer position on the Options Careers Page at On your CV please include a section on your Hobbies and Interests.

We look forward to discussing how you can make an impact at Options Technology!

If you have any questions about this position please contact.

Required Experience:

Junior IC