Patrick Javier

Title:  Azure Cloud AKS Engineering Manager For our direct client, a prestigious global firm in Northern NJ, we seek an experienced hands-on engineering manager with deep Azure experience, to join a large custom-application team.   Much of the application suite is cloud-native but another significant portion of the application needs to migrate from IAAS/VM to PAAS via containerization with AKS, so we need someone to lead this effort from a technical standpoint, and generally play a key Azure Architecture role on the team.   Long-term (18-36 months) contract with potential for FTE conversion as well..   Job Description Responsibilities - Lead a dynamic team of cloud engineers to provision and configure resources in Microsoft Azure environments, supporting the development and production use of the company's global applications. Ensure all resources adhere to pre-existing templates and change management policies. - Design robust, cloud-based infrastructure for secure deployment of global applications, leveraging advanced Azure capabilities such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and OpenAI/ChatGPT, and Azure Databricks, - Develop strategic Azure roadmaps for the adoption of new services, aligning with the company's application needs and future goals. - Collaborate on the design, implementation, and testing of security, high-availability, and disaster recovery solutions, utilizing Azure capabilities like Azure Site Recovery. - Provide critical support in troubleshooting during deployment activities and resolving major incidents. - Create automations and comprehensive documentation to ensure repeatable and supportable environment and infrastructure configurations. - Serve as a technical delivery lead on key initiatives, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are met. - Develop and manage detailed project schedules outlining all necessary activities and milestones for successful technical delivery. - Act as an essential member of the Engineering organization, participating in key meetings with business stakeholders, suppliers, and team members. - Ensure team compliance with the company's administrative, compliance, and training requirements. Desired Qualifications and Skills - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience. - Must have in-depth knowledge of Azure AKS and significant experience working in the Azure portal, evaluating SKUs, helping make decisions on AKS versions and migrations, following Microsoft's AKS development/deployment roadmap. - Must have Azure certifications. - Agile or other management certifications are a plus. - At least fifteen years of recent experience in delivering enterprise systems, with a focus on globally available solutions. - In-depth technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure Cloud infrastructure/services, storage concepts, networking basics, and delivery models. - Proven experience leading large, complex technology programs, with the ability to manage resources and multiple projects simultaneously. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with staff, managers, and partners across the firm. Adept at working with diverse cultural backgrounds. - Experience managing small teams (five to ten people), including both internal staff and vendor personnel. Long-term contract role with good potential to convert to an FTE position.  This is a hybrid role based in Montvale, NJ, requiring in-office presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the flexibility to work from home on Monday and Friday. The company fosters a professional, ethical, family-friendly, and flexible work culture and is continually voted by employees as one of the Top Companies to Work For in the US!   

About the Role

Our direct client, a leading fintech company in the alternate investment space, is looking for a Frontend Engineer professional to join their identity Platform team. This role will make a significant impact on the company's customers and products, helping to shape both what is build and how they build it. This individual will work closely with the Product Management and Design teams throughout the software development process, scoping requirements, reviewing work in progress, and addressing issues found in automated and manual test efforts.

The client's Identity frontend uses TypeScript React/GraphQL/Relay. The backend is Elixir/Phoenix, with a dash of Go and NodeJS, on PostgreSQL. It is deployed on AWS, provisioned through Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead development on our frontend(s), lead decisions on library choices, code organization, etc.
• Help manage company's public JavaScript libraries even stronger for our partners to integrate with.
• Leverage React, Relay, and GraphQL to build streamlined user interfaces and experiences.
• Support existing products and features, while helping design and build new ones.
• Design and develop integrations with other platforms within the company.
• Collaborate regularly with other stakeholders and partners to solicit requirements, seek feedback and provide updates.

 

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in a related field
• Experience building web applications using TypeScript and GQL
• Solid experience with React and, ideally, Relay/GraphQL is a plus
• Strong understanding of TypeScript, and extensive experience building for the web (HTTP, how cookies work, CSP, CORS, etc)
• Able to work in a collaborative environment where engineers are expected not only to build great technology, but also to define project vision, specify technical strategy, and always be learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable proficiency and a track record of professional success building web products
• Experience presenting to audiences and communicating effectively and empathetically with clients and other stakeholders
• Experience building backend Elixir, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, or Ruby
• Able to optimize queries for PostgreSQL
• Able to deploy on and configure Amazon Web Services
• Experience serving in a security/penetration testing role
• Able to query Google’s BigQuery/large relational datasets
• Experience as a team lead or within technical leadership/management

 

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $160,000 to $220,000 depending on level.  The company offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).

The client's work philosophy is that the best ideas and innovation happen when people work together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

Opportunity

This full-time role with our direct client near Shelton, CT offers a tremendous opportunity to learn and grow with a successful company. You’ll gain hands-on experience with ERP systems, work closely with experienced professionals, and contribute to meaningful business projects.

This position is ideal for someone eager to expand their skills and advance in a supportive, collaborative environment. 

The company has a strong track record of growth, and there is terrific opportunity to help advance the various IT systems and processes in the company, to support the product manufacturing, inventory and related ERP processes.    We seek an energetic, detail-oriented individual who can work well with various departments, to work on key IT initiatives, i.e. process and system improvements.    You'll work with a dedicated IT leadership team who will invest time and support your growth with the company.   Immediate interview and hire, send resume today for immediate consideration!   This position is primarily on-site, to mesh and work closely with the team and have easy access to various personnel, departments, and the high-tech manufacturing facility.   Due to Federal Contract requirements, applications must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders.  Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis and evaluation of application functionality; support efforts to identify opportunities to enhance business processes and capabilities.
• Provide support and learn configuration aspects of application software solutions under the guidance of senior team members.
• Collaborate with business users, technical teams, and software vendors on basic solution requirements, design, and implementation tasks.
• Participate in gathering and documenting requirements and specifications for business solutions.
• Conduct research to identify key metrics and suggest areas for improvement.
• Learn and assist in the development of processes and procedures to ensure solutions align with business goals.
• Support stakeholders in achieving their business objectives and success criteria.
• Help draft business requirements, functional requirements, and design specifications.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in existing business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a business analysis or related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and a willingness to learn more in this area.
• Basic understanding of business processes and familiarity with gathering requirements and problem-solving.
• Strong interest in technology and its application in business operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.