Sr. DevOps Engineer – Kohler Ventures

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days/week onsite) at Palo Alto, CA or NYC

Opportunity

Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath, power generation, and hospitality. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. 

Come join Kohler Ventures as Sr. DevOps Engineer we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships.

In your role as Sr. DevOps Engineer at Kohler Ventures you will:

• Work directly with the Head of Software, software engineering team, and product teams.
• Design cloud backend architecture that can scale with the business growth of Kohler Ventures.
• Build the forward-looking vision and lead the effort to understand and drive requirements with hardware/software teams.
• Coordinate with product development teams to execute rollout/adoption of common libraries, services, and patterns.
• Measurably improve code normalization across one or more critical code concerns throughout the codebase.

Skills/Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a CS/engineering or related technical discipline from a reputed academic institution.
• 5 years of AWS DevOps experience.
• Hands-on experience with wide range of AWS services including networking, security, apps hosting, scripting infrastructure as code, supporting productions environments, monitoring/troubleshooting/ maintaining high availability, scalability, robustness, and performance.
• Selection and integration of services in the AWS stack.
• Kubernetes, ArgoCD (K8S controller).
• DevOps processes.
• Github Actions.
• JavaScript, Typescript.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in some of the following areas:
  • Distributed, scalable backend systems.
  • Microservices architectures.
  • API Descriptor specifications, such as Protocol Buffers, GraphQL, OpenAPI.
  • Deploying and maintaining data streaming platforms such as Kafka, Solace.
  • AWS CDK.
  • NodeJS.
• Broad interest spanning from early prototyping to shipping finished features.
• Champion for quality in code, processes, and culture.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical and management information clearly and concisely.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a high degree of ownership and self-motivation to drive change.
• Entrepreneurial experience in a high growth technology focused company or startup.
• Exemplary collaboration skills across teams, geographies, and functions.
• Minimal travel as needed.
• Availability to work outside of their normal business hours to collaborate with teams and vendors located across multiple time zones.

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We will consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this opportunity. 

The approved basesalary range for this position is $101,100-$155,800 The actual base salary offered to acandidate may be higher than the approved range. This will vary depending on avariety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, andthe work location. This position is subject to Area Salary Differential (Costof Living Adjustment) that ranges from 24.5%-30% of base salary for the SanFrancisco Bay area. The approved base salary range including ASD for thisposition is $131,430-$202,540 depending on location. In addition, this position iseligible for a performance bonus and a special project incentive. Available benefits include medical, dental,vision and 401k.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

*Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.

On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .