Hybrid Platform Engineer II

at Kraken

• Job title: Platform Engineer II
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, Kubernetes, Python, Terraform, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Platform Engineer optimizing Kubernetes environments and enhancing platform automation at Kraken. Delivering features and support in innovative energy technology company.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform improvements through features, bug fixes, and automation.
• Manage and operate Kubernetes-based environments - we use EKS.
• Implement and maintain GitOps workflows using ArgoCD or FluxCD.
• Build platform tooling and automation primarily in Go or Python also acceptable.
• Provide production support for highly-available, internet-facing systems.
• Collaborate with a global, remote-first team using asynchronous communication.
• Contribute to code reviews, troubleshooting, and technology evaluations.

Requirements

• Prior experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production across major cloud platforms (EKS, AKS, GKE); EKS experience is preferred.
• Experience with Helm for package management in Kubernetes.
• Practical experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD or FluxCD in production.
• Proficiency in Go (preferred) or Python for platform automation and development.
• Strong understanding of AWS services beyond Kubernetes (networking, IAM, storage, etc.).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or similar).
• Knowledge of containers and observability tools (Datadog or similar).
• Understanding of security best practices in Kubernetes and CI/CD.
• Clear and effective communication skills in distributed, asynchronous teams.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options including FSAs.
• Paid time off — we know working hard means also being able to recharge as needed, we trust our employees to get the work done and take the time they need.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Parental leave. Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Flexible working environment: you need to shift around your schedule? You do you, we genuinely believe in work/life balance.
• Equity Options: every Octopus employee owns part of the business. We’re a team, working together towards huge goals. Every person is crucial to our success, you should be rewarded as such.
• Modern office or co-working spaces depending on location.