Platform Engineer

At Exness, we are not just a leading trading broker—we’ve reimagined what it takes to be a leader. With 40M+ trades a day and 2,000+ people across 13 countries, we combine scale, care, and real tech to make trading better for 1M+ clients worldwide. 

Recognised globally as a Best Place to Work, we’re a people-first company where long-term wins always matter more. As part of our team, you will shape the future of fintech with real technology, care, and purpose.

Why this role matters

As a Platform Engineer at Exness, you will join a team working with high-load, high-availability, and geo-spreading production systems. Your main goal is to provide the best possible experience for traders by contributing to various products and projects, adhering to best practices and standards. As a key member of the PaaS team, you will ensure high quality and flexibility in orchestration, monitoring, logging, and common services and applications at Exness.

The role is based in our Limassol office, Cyprus. In case of relocation, we offer full relocation support for you and your family to make your move smooth and worry-free.

What you'll actually do

• Improve and maintain orchestration using Kubernetes (on-premises and clouds)
• Participate in the development of the k8s as a service solution in different regions for internal development teams
• Participate in duties related to platform activities
• Maintain all services related to the Kubernetes offering: ArgoCD, Istio, Calico, etc.
• Maintain platform services and applications like Redis and Keycloak

Who we’re looking for

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with hands-on experience in production environments 
• Proven track record working in high-scale product companies, ideally within fintech, trading platforms, or regulated digital services
• Experience administering self-hosted Kubernetes as a Platform Engineer or similar role
• Experience with Kubernetes (on-premises/self-hosted), experience with Cluster API would be a plus
• Experience with Helm (Helmfile would be a plus), ArgoCD, CI/CD such as Gitlab CI
• Good understanding of Linux (experience with Alma Linux, RedHat-based distros is a plus)
• Understanding of networks and their configuration in Kubernetes (experience with Calico or Cilium)
• Experience with Terraform (Terragrunt would be a plus), Ansible
• Experience with a telemetry stack (Prometheus, Alertmanager, Grafana, etc.) 
• Experience implementing security best practices in cloud and on-premise IT environments, following industry standards and recommendations
• Relevant certifications (optional but beneficial): Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to lead by example in high-ambiguity environments 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make pragmatic technical decisions
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in a cross-functional setup

What we offer along the way

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Full relocation support for you and your family — flights, housing, visas, and legal assistance included
• Top-tier health insurance with full family coverage — medical, dental, vision, mental health — plus life insurance for peace of mind
• Unlimited learning opportunities: external courses, English lessons, career and leadership development
• Education allowance covering school and kindergarten fees
• 21 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and fully paid sick, maternity, and paternity leave
• Employee appreciation program: branded gifts, birthday day-offs, celebration budgets for weddings, newborns, and milestones
• “Get to know Team” trips — meet colleagues across our global hubs, along with company-wide offsites that raise the bar
• Employee share scheme — grow with us
• Branded MINI Cooper Countryman company car and private parking
• Free in-house sports clubs, Sanctum Club gym access, and jet skis
• Access to a Corporate doctor
• Exclusive discount program with cafes, gyms, and local services
• Expat tax perks: up to 50% income tax exemption
• Support with the naturalisation process for relocated employees

What your journey looks like

1. First interview with Talent Acquisition Specialist (up to 45 minutes)
2. Short online English test (for non-native speakers)
3. Technical interview (90 minutes)
4. Behavioural interview (60 minutes)

Please use your exness work email for internal applications and ensure to disclose any existing Conflict of Interest you may have.