Platform Engineer at CAIS

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Technology, Alternative InvestmentsIndustries

Requirements

Strong understanding of Kubernetes and hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting clusters in Amazon EKS
Working knowledge of AWS core services such as IAM, S3, RDS, and networking fundamentals
Experience implementing infrastructure as code using Terraform or similar tools
Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools, with GitHub Actions preferred
Experience administering artifact management systems such as Nexus, Artifactory, or equivalent
Understanding of observability principles including monitoring, logging, metrics, and tracing
Solid grasp of Git-based workflows and version control best practices
Foundational understanding of programming concepts; familiarity with languages used by CAIS developers—including Java/Kotlin, JavaScript/TypeScript (React), and Python—is a plus
Comfortable collaborating with developers and cross-functional teams to support deployment and platform needs
Relevant industry experience in cloud infrastructure or platform engineering roles
Hands-on experience supporting production workloads in AWS and Kubernetes environments
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot distributed systems and collaborate across teams
Excellent communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

Design, build, and operate Kubernetes clusters on Amazon EKS, with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and security
Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the Kubernetes environment, including networking, workloads, and cluster operations
Support the automation and maintenance of AWS infrastructure using infrastructure as code principles
Implement and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and least-privilege access across clusters and supporting AWS services
Collaborate with developers and product teams to improve the efficiency and reliability of deployment workflows
Contribute to the design and implementation of observability practices, ensuring systems are monitored effectively and meaningful metrics are captured to measure reliability and performance
Participate in incident response and post-incident reviews to continuously enhance platform resilience and operational maturity
Help define and implement best practices for platform engineering, including deployment standards, environment consistency, and operational excellence
Be open to learning and leveraging AI tools and techniques to improve platform reliability, automation, and efficiency

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

KubernetesAmazon EKSAWSInfrastructure as CodeCI/CDRBACMonitoringAlertingSource ControlSDLC

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key technical skills required for this Platform Engineer role?

Candidates need a strong understanding of Kubernetes with hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting clusters in Amazon EKS, working knowledge of AWS core services like IAM, S3, RDS, and networking fundamentals, and experience implementing infrastructure as code.

What does the Platform Engineer do on a daily basis?

The role involves designing, building, and operating Kubernetes clusters on Amazon EKS with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security; troubleshooting issues; automating AWS infrastructure using infrastructure as code; and implementing observability practices.

Is this Platform Engineer position remote?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of team will I be joining as a Platform Engineer?

You'll join a high-performing team of innovators, problem solvers, and collaborators responsible for architecting, engineering, and maintaining the cloud platform, dedicated to elevating and scaling it.

CAIS

Platform for accessing alternative investments

About CAIS

CAIS provides a platform that simplifies access to alternative investments for financial advisors and wealth managers. This platform allows users to invest in asset classes such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and distressed debt, which are not typically included in traditional investment categories like stocks and bonds. CAIS's platform features a variety of investment options, a streamlined process for subscribing and reporting, and an educational tool called CAIS IQ that helps advisors understand the complexities of alternative investments. Unlike its competitors, CAIS emphasizes a thorough due diligence process to ensure that all funds on its platform meet high standards, which helps build trust with advisors and their clients. The goal of CAIS is to transform the investment experience for independent wealth managers and financial advisors, making it easier for them to diversify their clients' portfolios and improve investment outcomes.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$384.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from fintech platforms may erode CAIS's market share.

Potential regulatory scrutiny could increase compliance costs for CAIS.

Economic downturns may reduce investor appetite for alternative investments, impacting revenue.

Differentiation

CAIS offers a comprehensive platform for alternative investments, streamlining advisor access.

The platform integrates due diligence by Mercer, ensuring high standards for investment options.

CAIS IQ provides personalized learning, enhancing advisors' understanding of complex investments.

Upsides

Partnership with Blackstone expands CAIS's offerings with top-tier investment strategies.

Integration with Orion broadens CAIS's reach to a wider advisor base.

Launch of Compass tool enhances advisors' asset allocation capabilities on the platform.

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