What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud DevOps Engineer position at Gen II?
Cloud DevOps Engineer
Who is Gen II?
Gen II is a leading fund administration provider focused entirely on serving private capital asset managers and investors with a best-in-class combination of people, process, and technology. Gen II has more than $1 trillion in private fund capital assets under administration.
With offices in the US and Europe, we’re looking for do-ers, problem-solvers, and entrepreneurs like you who want to make an impact in our industry, grow with us, and create a community where everyone thrives.
Careers mean more at Gen II – more opportunity, more innovation, and more ideas! You’ll have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you and work alongside some of the best people in their field. You’ll also receive training which will advance your skill set, both technically and personally allowing you to achieve your career aspirations with us. Be part of our community that recognizes achievements, promotes from within, and receive meaningful benefits which focus on your physical, mental and financial well-being.
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Position Overview
We are looking for a CloudOps Developer to design, implement, and manage our Azure cloud infrastructure that supports our financial applications and services. This role involves working in a hybrid team structure, collaborating with in-house developers, consultants, external vendors, and evaluating outputs from automated tools while ensuring cloud infrastructure quality and providing technical guidance on Azure cloud architecture and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure including selecting appropriate Azure services, designing secure and scalable architectures, and implementing Infrastructure as Code using ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep
- Establish and maintain comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics with dashboards and proactive alerts
- Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for automated deployments with release management processes and infrastructure validation
- Ensure security and compliance across cloud resources by implementing Azure Security Center recommendations, configuring identity and access management, and ensuring compliance with
- financial industry regulations
- Optimize cloud resources for performance and cost through resource utilization analysis, auto-scaling implementation, and cloud spending monitoring
- Conduct thorough reviews of cloud infrastructure configurations produced by consultants, external vendors, and automated tools
- Establish and enforce cloud architecture standards, documentation requirements, and technical best practices.
- Evaluate, validate, and refine infrastructure code generated by AI tools to ensure quality, security, and alignment with business requirements
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in cloud operations or DevOps with a strong focus on Azure
- Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer, or Azure Solutions Architect preferred)
- Extensive knowledge of Azure services and their appropriate use cases
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Azure Resource Manager templates, Terraform, or Bicep)
- Strong experience implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions in Azure
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
- Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)
- Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
- Understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Desired Attributes:
- Experience with financial services or Fund administration cloud infrastructures
- Understanding of Private Equity Fund Administration or Fund Accounting
- Experience with multi-environment cloud architectures (dev, test, prod)
- Knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies
- Familiarity with disaster recovery and business continuity practices
- Experience with Azure Policy and Governance frameworks
The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000, in addition to a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package. Please note that the actual salary offered within that range will depend on the candidate’s experience level.
Work Arrangement
All applicants applying to Gen II Fund Services, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that all US employees are required to work a hybrid schedule, comprised of four (4) days a week in our office and one (1) day remotely.
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