RKS Configuration Management and DevOps, AVP

Job Description

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Configuration Manager to work with the RKS Development team.  This person must have experience with Windows Visual C++ and Java.  RKS Configuration Management is responsible for building and deploying the RKS application to 150+ servers, coordinating infrastructure maintenance and business activities to avoid conflicts, planning and executing DR Exercises, and deploying new instances of the RKS application, as well as many special projects.  We are looking for a motivated individual to add to the current highly productive team.  This position also provides weekend support on a rotating basis. This role will also support Azure cloud adoption and Harness-based deployment automation; prior Azure and Harness experience is preferred, but the candidate is expected to learn and build proficiency in these platforms.

What you will be responsible for

As RKS Configuration Manager you will:

• Execute and support daily and release application builds
• Troubleshoot build issue
• Support application deployments to UAT and Production environments
• Configure the RKS application on new servers
• Coordinate IT maintenance schedules with business activities
• Support deployment and operational activities for applications hosted on Microsoft Azure.
• Assist with development, maintenance, and enhancement of Harness CI/CD deployment pipelines.
• Participate in Infrastructure as Code and automation initiatives, including Terraform where applicable.
• Contribute to cloud migration, application modernization, and deployment automation projects.
• Work with development, infrastructure, security, and platform engineering teams to implement cloud solutions.
• Support Azure resource provisioning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational support.
• Help implement deployment standards, release processes, and governance controls.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Understanding of Configuration Management, including version control, release management, and change control.
• Experience building software using Windows Visual C++, MFC, Java, Git, RTC
• Ability to write queries against Oracle databases using PL/SQL
• Working knowledge of RDBMS, Windows 2016/2019, LINUX.  Windows knowledge includes installing Windows services, setting folder and share permissions, and updating the Windows registry.
• Ability to learn new technologies and platforms quickly.
• Knowledge of the Financial Industry is a plus.

• The following are pluses:
  • Understanding of cloud computing concepts and Azure fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD processes and software delivery lifecycle.
  • Exposure to Harness, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tools.
  • Knowledge of Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Computer Science
• 5 years of experience in software development using C++ on Windows, application support, and DevOps

Additional requirements

• Git and RTC experience
• Migrating and deploying applications to the Cloud is a plus
• Kafka experience is a plus
• Agile Development experience preferred
• Self-motivated person who can work both independently and within a global team.

• Azure cloud experience is a plus and will need to be learned if not already known.
• Harness experience is a plus and will need to be learned if not already known.

Work Requirement

• 3 days onsite
• Flexible alignment with global teams (onshore/offshore collaboration required)

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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