SS&C is seeking an experienced Kubernetes and Cloud Operations Platform Engineer to join our team and help us build out our cloud infrastructure and operations capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing company and make a significant impact on our technology stack and operations. Job Summary: As a AI Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure, with a focus on Kubernetes and containerization. You will also be responsible for Platform Engineer on a daily basis and eventually building out a team to handle release management and operations, ensuring that our applications are deployed efficiently, reliably, and securely. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and experience in building and managing high-performing teams. Key Responsibilities: 1. Cloud Infrastructure: Design, implement, and maintain our cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters, containerization, and cloud-native services. 2. Kubernetes Expertise: Develop and maintain expertise in Kubernetes, including cluster management, deployment strategies, and troubleshooting. 3. Release Management: Develop and implement release management processes and procedures to ensure efficient, reliable, and secure deployment of applications. 4. Team Building: Build out a team of engineers to handle release management and operations, including recruiting, training, and mentoring team members. 5. Operations: Develop and implement operational processes and procedures to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our applications and infrastructure. 6. Collaboration: Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth deployment of applications and provide feedback on application design and architecture. 7. Monitoring and Logging: Develop and implement monitoring and logging strategies to ensure visibility into application and infrastructure performance. 8. Security: Ensure that our cloud infrastructure and applications are secure, compliant with industry standards, and meet regulatory requirements. 9. Cost Optimization: Optimize cloud costs and ensure that our infrastructure is running efficiently and effectively. 10. Documentation: Develop and maintain documentation on our cloud infrastructure, release management processes, and operational procedures. Requirements: 1. Technical Expertise: 5+ years of experience in cloud computing, with a focus on Kubernetes and containerization. 2. Leadership Experience: 2+ years of experience in building and managing high-performing teams. 3. Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. 4. Kubernetes: Experience with Kubernetes, including cluster management, deployment strategies, and troubleshooting. 5. Release Management: Experience with release management tools and processes, such as GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment. 6. Operations: Experience with operational processes and procedures, including monitoring, logging, and security. 7. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 8. Collaboration: Experience collaborating with development teams and other stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment of applications. 9. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. 10. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing technical requirements and priorities. Nice to Have: 1. Certifications: Kubernetes certifications, such as CKA or CKAD. 2. Cloud Certifications: Cloud certifications, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or GCP Certified Professional Cloud Developer. 3. Experience with other cloud-native technologies: Experience with other cloud-native technologies, such as serverless computing, service mesh, or cloud-native databases. 4. Experience with agile development methodologies: Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban. What We Offer: 1. Competitive Salary: A competitive salary and benefits package. 2. Opportunity to Build a Team: The opportunity to build out a team and make a significant impact on our technology stack and operations. 3. Professional Development: Opportunities for professional development and growth. 4. Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options. 5. Collaborative Culture: A collaborative and dynamic culture that values innovation, creativity, and teamwork. If you're a motivated and experienced Kubernetes and Cloud Operations professional looking to make a significant impact on our technology stack and operations, we'd love to hear from you!