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Job Description: Cisco BIOS Engineer
Work location: San Jose, California.

A BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) Platform Bring-up Engineer is responsible for developing, testing, and debugging the BIOS firmware that acts as an interface between the computer's hardware and its operating system. This role involves working closely with various hardware components and ensuring that the system's firmware is optimized for performance and compatibility.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced BIOS Platform Bring-up Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and integration of BIOS firmware for new hardware platforms. You will work closely with hardware design teams and other firmware engineers to ensure successful bring-up, validation, and optimization of our systems.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain BIOS firmware for new hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to resolve system-level issues during the bring-up phase.
• Write and execute detailed test plans to ensure the quality and stability of the BIOS firmware.
• Implement firmware features and optimizations for performance, power management, and system stability.
• Debug and resolve BIOS-related issues reported by validation teams, customers, or during internal testing.
• Contribute to the design and development of platform features and participate in code reviews.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to BIOS and UEFI firmware development.
• Document BIOS specifications, system design details, and validation procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong background in BIOS/UEFI firmware development and debugging.
• Experience with system-level bring-up, hardware initialization, and validation.
• Proficiency in programming languages, particularly C/C++ and assembly.
• Familiarity with x86 or ARM architecture and related platform components (CPU, chipset, memory, etc.).
• Experience with industry-standard development and debugging tools (e.g., compilers, JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes).
• Knowledge of operating system fundamentals and the boot process.
• Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills:
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Shell.
• Knowledge of platform security features and secure boot process.
• Previous experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Industry certifications related to BIOS or firmware development.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain BIOS firmware for new hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to resolve system-level issues during the bring-up phase.
• Write and execute detailed test plans to ensure the quality and stability of the BIOS firmware.
• Implement firmware features and optimizations for performance, power management, and system stability.
• Debug and resolve BIOS-related issues reported by validation teams, customers, or during internal testing.
• Contribute to the design and development of platform features and participate in code reviews.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to BIOS and UEFI firmware development.
• Document BIOS specifications, system design details, and validation procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong background in BIOS/UEFI firmware development and debugging.
• Experience with system-level bring-up, hardware initialization, and validation.
• Proficiency in programming languages, particularly C/C++ and assembly.
• Familiarity with x86 or ARM architecture and related platform components (CPU, chipset, memory, etc.).
• Experience with industry-standard development and debugging tools (e.g., compilers, JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes).
• Knowledge of operating system fundamentals and the boot process.
• Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position?

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain BIOS firmware for new hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to resolve system-level issues during the bring-up phase.
• Write and execute detailed test plans to ensure the quality and stability of the BIOS firmware.
• Implement firmware features and optimizations for performance, power management, and system stability.
• Debug and resolve BIOS-related issues reported by validation teams, customers, or during internal testing.
• Contribute to the design and development of platform features and participate in code reviews.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to BIOS and UEFI firmware development.
• Document BIOS specifications, system design details, and validation procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong background in BIOS/UEFI firmware development and debugging.
• Experience with system-level bring-up, hardware initialization, and validation.
• Proficiency in programming languages, particularly C/C++ and assembly.
• Familiarity with x86 or ARM architecture and related platform components (CPU, chipset, memory, etc.).
• Experience with industry-standard development and debugging tools (e.g., compilers, JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes).
• Knowledge of operating system fundamentals and the boot process.
• Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Job Description

Cloud Platform Engineering Manager

Ciphr has a new exciting opportunity for a Cloud Platform Engineering Manager to join the team as we continue to grow and develop.

At Ciphr our priority is ensuring that the work we do is adding value to our customers whilst also working in a way that allows the Ciphr team to feel valued in their roles.

We want to give you the opportunity to embrace your role with Ciphr and, in return, we can offer you an open and friendly work environment where your input and ideas are welcomed.

If you are interested in a change, have a look below at what we can offer you.

Location

This is a remote first role, you will average 2 days a month with the team in our Reading office.

In a nutshell

As a Cloud Platform Engineering Manager, you will lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, providing strategic direction and hands-on support to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud-based services. You will play a key role in shaping and executing our cloud operations strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve issues, implement automation and monitoring solutions, and drive continuous improvement across our infrastructure.

Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a high-performing, innovative engineering culture, optimising system performance, and minimising downtime. You will also be responsible for managing cloud costs effectively, ensuring spend remains within agreed budgets while maintaining service excellence. Acting as a trusted deputy to the Head of DevOps, you will also contribute to broader strategic initiatives and help steer the future of our platform engineering capabilities.

What you'll be doing

You'll:

• Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, providing strategic direction and coordinating task assignments to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud services.
• Actively contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, setting a strong technical example through hands-on engineering work.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues within the cloud environment.
• Drive the implementation and management of advanced monitoring tools, automation frameworks, and best practices to enhance system resilience and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and optimise cloud infrastructure usage to ensure cost efficiency, maintaining spend within agreed budgets.
• Ensure the optimal performance of cloud services, delivering a seamless and high quality experience for end users.
• Take accountability of the on-call rota, ensuring appropriate coverage, managing participation, and leading rapid incident response to maintain service availability
• Continuously assess and improve team processes and procedures, fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence to optimise performance and minimise downtime.
• Act as a deputy to the Head of DevOps when required, supporting strategic initiatives and team leadership.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential:

• Experience in a leadership role, including mentoring, developing team members and promoting good governance practices.
• Strong technical expertise in cloud infrastructure design, deployment (Cl/CD), automation, and cloud- technologies.
• In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure, including architecture, services, and operational best practices.
• Proven experience in a management role, with the ability to lead and develop high performing efficient teams. Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Extensive experience in complex problem-solving and the use of advanced automation tools.
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to swiftly resolve intricate technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective teamwork across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure, with a strong focus on delivering results.
• A commitment to Ciphr's DNA, by:

• Building Trust through transparency, fairness, and respectful communication.
• Demonstrating Accountability by taking initiative, sharing lessons learned, and upholding high standards.
• Striving for Service Excellence by proactively adding value, sharing customer insights, and seeking innovative ways to enhance the customer experience.
• Embracing Authenticity by valuing diverse perspectives, communicating openly-even in challenging situations-and fostering a culture of constructive feedback and .

Desirable:

• Experience with additional cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub Actions.
• Certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies (e.g., Microsoft Azure or AWS certifications)

What we offer you:

Ciphr has a benefits package which has you and your family in mind. As well as offering you the opportunity to work with a great team, be part of a growing company and have the chance to learn and enhance your knowledge and qualifications, we offer:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family Trust Membership
• Birthday day off
• holiday swap
• Family forming support - e.g., time off for family forming appointments or to support your partner
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Work from Anywhere for 4 weeks per year
• Volunteering days for 2 days per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Technology/home improvements Loans
• Perks at Work access to exclusive discounts, cinema tickets, etc.
• Regular training
• 1,500 employee referral scheme
• Medical Cover and Dental cover (after 6 months service)
• Income Protection insurance (after 12 months service)

About Ciphr:

Ciphr is a leading UK-based provider of integrated HR, payroll, learning and recruitment solutions.

Ciphrs integrated HCM platform helps organisations manage their end-to-end employee lifecycle so they can deliver an amazing employee experience. With Ciphr, organisations can be confident they can access all their people data in one place, thanks to secure, time-saving integrations between our own solutions and API connections to specialist, third-party tools.

We are all about people at Ciphr. Our values are trust, service excellence, authenticity, and accountability. We want you to bring your authentic self to work giving you the space to be yourself whether that is creative, outgoing, quiet, courageous, observant or any other attributes you may have. Ciphr welcomes all kinds of people to the team and would love you to come and join us!

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ISO New England is the independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in our region and planning for the future of the electric grid. We are at the forefront of New Englands ongoing transition to clean energy.

We are seeking a dynamic Cloud Platform Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for designing, building, and evolving secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platform products. This role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver platform capabilities that support DevOps, automation, AI/ML, and modern application architectures across multiple cloud environments (public and private). The team operates as an internal product group, building reusable tools and services that enable teams to deploy and manage cloud-native application efficiently and securely.

What We Offer You

• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days/week onsite
• Relocation Assistance
• Base salary plus performance bonus program, professional development and tuition reimbursement, enhanced 401k and financial planning, wellness programs with onsite gym, onsite caf with free coffee, flexible work hours, access to business networks & more, all in a stable and supportive work environment!
  
  

• Technical Leadership & Strategy:
• Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of internal cloud platform components across AWS and private cloud environments.
• Set technical direction for infrastructure automation, CI/CD, observability, and developer-facing platform tools.
• Define and maintain platform standards, governance policies, and cost optimization practices.
• Promote platform usability through documentation, reusable patterns, and self-service capabilities for development teams.
• Team & Project Management:
• Lead a team of engineers (direct and matrixed) using Agile and DevOps practices, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with application, DevOps, infrastructure, security, and data teams to deliver cross-functional platform solutions.
• Platform Engineering & DevSecOps:
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and build/release automation in support of secure software delivery.
• Design and support tooling for containerized deployments (ECS, EKS/AKS/Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
• Oversee development and support of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) modules and automation tooling for cloud resource provisioning.
• Integrate monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities using tools like Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, and other cloud-native services.
• Security & Compliance:
• Ensure platform components support organizational security and compliance policies and regulatory requirements.
• Integrate cloud-native security tools (e.g., IAM, PIM, Key Vault, Conditional Access) and enable interoperability with security products and platforms such as Prisma Access and Contrast Security.
  
  

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (masters degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud architecture, or platform development.
• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams in a technical or managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated success designing and deploying enterprise-scale cloud platforms and services.
• Deep understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and container orchestration technologies.
• Experience building internal tooling and enabling developer self-service workflows.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Skilled at building alignment and driving collaboration across technical and business stakeholders.
• Product mindset with a focus on usability, reliability, and developer experience.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect or Google Cloud Architect preferred
• Experience with the following:
• Cloud Platform: Experience with one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi
• Programming: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, shell scripting
• CI/CD: GitHub, Jenkins, GitLab, ArgoCD
• Containers: Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), ECS, Docker
• Observability: CloudWatch, Dynatrace, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana
• Security: IAM, KMS, PIM, secrets management
• Serverless: AWS Lambda, Azure Functions
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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• Technical Leadership : Set the strategic direction for Flow's infrastructure and platform services. Make high-level architectural decisions that balance performance, scalability, cost, and reliability.
• Team Management & Development : Hire, mentor, and lead a team of skilled platform engineers. Create a growth-oriented environment that values technical rigor, collaboration, and ownership.
• Infrastructure & Automation: Champion infrastructure-as-code and build scalable, self-healing systems that support high development velocity and operational consistency.
• Reliability Engineering : Drive reliability best practices across the organization, including SLIs, SLOs, and incident response. Implement systems that enable graceful failure and rapid recovery.
• Observability & Monitoring: Lead the development of comprehensive observability tooling-monitoring, logging, and tracing-to provide visibility into system health and performance.Operational Excellence: Establish strong operational processes, playbooks, and documentation that enable consistent and predictable execution.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with product, engineering, security, and operations teams to understand their needs and build platform solutions that unlock productivity and efficiency.
• Technical Debt Management: Proactively identify and address infrastructure bottlenecks and areas of technical debt to ensure long-term scalability and maintainability.

• Technical Expertise: 8+ years of experience in software engineering, site reliability, or infrastructure roles with a deep understanding of modern cloud-native systems (AWS, GCP, Azure). Expertise in Kubernetes, containers, infrastructure-as-code, and microservice architectures.
• Leadership Experience: 2+ years of people management experience, including hiring, mentoring, and leading platform or infrastructure teams.
• System Reliability: Proven track record of improving service reliability, building monitoring systems, and leading incident response efforts in production environments.
• DevOps & Automation: Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and modern DevOps practices.
• Communication & Collaboration: Clear communicator who can translate complex technical concepts to stakeholders at all levels. Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and operations teams.
• Culture & Values: Demonstrated ability to foster a team culture grounded in trust, accountability, and shared purpose-aligned with Flow's core values.

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Overall Purpose This position provides oversight to a platform engineering group and is responsible for supporting the design, development, implementation, and support of infrastructure automation and continuous delivery. This position manages the 24x7x365 operational support of operating systems, services, software, firmware and servers. This position focuses on internal and external customers to provide best in class service, with an emphasis on efficient resource management and audit controls. Essential Functions Be a thought leader and lead a high performing team. Serves as a senior point of technical expertise while managing and motivating team members. Communicates company goals, practices, and values. Responsible for hiring, training and assessing performance and development, and keeping management updated on team outcomes. Oversee on-call rotation schedules, ensuring staff adhere to SLAs for support. Additionally, oversee any Severity 1 system issues, performing triage and ensuring a well-organized efficient response. Lead automation of system and application infrastructure. Provide technical guidance to infrastructure-as-code efforts. Guide efforts applied to identification, enhancement and automation of applications and systems. Ensure testing policies and procedures are followed. Provide input for employee selection, training, guidance, performance management and development to ensure department objectives and Service Level Agreements (SLA) are met. Actively contribute toward the vision, organization and leadership of the Platform Engineering team. Enhance and mature the Agile software development lifecycle within the team by applying industry best practices and processes. Keep management informed of team progress, problems and solutions. Participate in and support initiatives for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning. Serve as main liaison between Platform Engineering and other departments within the company. Promote DevOps principles and collaborate with other groups. Support the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data. Minimum Qualifications Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and/or 6 or more years of related industry experience. Two or more years of experience in the following: system automation, scripting, Chef, Ansible or similar cloud technologies VMWare, Kubernetes, AWS, or similar DevSecOps Demonstrated experience with state of the art technology, architecture and design concepts, operating systems, database systems, computer networking, and security. Experience with open source frameworks and tools. Proven experience in Agile and DevOps software development philosophy, methodologies, practices, and procedures. Demonstrate ability to work effectively in cross-functional groups and generate results. Must be able to excel in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities. Work experience that demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive. Ability to envision project goals, product architectural solutions, and focus on details and tasks to ensure successful implementation. Ability to work independently and handle multiple deadline-driven projects simultaneously. Two or more years of prior leadership experience or team lead experience. Proven leadership skills in leading DevOps teams and their interaction across an organization. Background and drug screen. Preferred Qualifications 3-5 years of management/ leadership experience Experience leading Operations teams in Linux, Systems Administration or Big Data environment Experience in leading cross-functional teams to create technical solutions and implementation. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical Requirements Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. The base pay scale for this position in: Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $120,000 - $50,000. New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: 130,000 - 160,000. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits. This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes. #Dice Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness Healthcare Coverage-Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses. 401(k) Retirement Plan-Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility. Paid Time Off -Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day. 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work. AndSOmuch more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Ourteamcan share more during the interview process! Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Overall Purpose This position provides oversight to a platform engineering group and is responsible for supporting the design, development, implementation, and support of infrastructure automation and continuous delivery. This position manages the 24x7x365 operational support of operating systems, services, software, firmware and servers. This position focuses on internal and external customers to provide best in class service, with an emphasis on efficient resource management and audit controls. Essential Functions Be a thought leader and lead a high performing team. Serves as a senior point of technical expertise while managing and motivating team members. Communicates company goals, practices, and values. Responsible for hiring, training and assessing performance and development, and keeping management updated on team outcomes. Oversee on-call rotation schedules, ensuring staff adhere to SLAs for support. Additionally, oversee any Severity 1 system issues, performing triage and ensuring a well-organized efficient response. Lead automation of system and application infrastructure. Provide technical guidance to infrastructure-as-code efforts. Guide efforts applied to identification, enhancement and automation of applications and systems. Ensure testing policies and procedures are followed. Provide input for employee selection, training, guidance, performance management and development to ensure department objectives and Service Level Agreements (SLA) are met. Actively contribute toward the vision, organization and leadership of the Platform Engineering team. Enhance and mature the Agile software development lifecycle within the team by applying industry best practices and processes. Keep management informed of team progress, problems and solutions. Participate in and support initiatives for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning. Serve as main liaison between Platform Engineering and other departments within the company. Promote DevOps principles and collaborate with other groups. Support the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data. Minimum Qualifications Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and/or 6 or more years of related industry experience. Two or more years of experience in the following: system automation, scripting, Chef, Ansible or similar cloud technologies VMWare, Kubernetes, AWS, or similar DevSecOps Demonstrated experience with state of the art technology, architecture and design concepts, operating systems, database systems, computer networking, and security. Experience with open source frameworks and tools. Proven experience in Agile and DevOps software development philosophy, methodologies, practices, and procedures. Demonstrate ability to work effectively in cross-functional groups and generate results. Must be able to excel in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities. Work experience that demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive. Ability to envision project goals, product architectural solutions, and focus on details and tasks to ensure successful implementation. Ability to work independently and handle multiple deadline-driven projects simultaneously. Two or more years of prior leadership experience or team lead experience. Proven leadership skills in leading DevOps teams and their interaction across an organization. Background and drug screen. Preferred Qualifications 3-5 years of management/ leadership experience Experience leading Operations teams in Linux, Systems Administration or Big Data environment Experience in leading cross-functional teams to create technical solutions and implementation. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical Requirements Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. The base pay scale for this position in: Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $120,000 - $50,000. New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: 130,000 - 160,000. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits. This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes. #Dice Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness Healthcare Coverage-Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses. 401(k) Retirement Plan-Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility. Paid Time Off -Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day. 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work. AndSOmuch more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Ourteamcan share more during the interview process! Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Free Health insurance
• Free Dental insurance
• Free Vision insurance
• Free Life insurance
• Free Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• 2% 401k Company Match
• 11% 401k Company Contribution
• Excellent Paid Time Off
• Generous paid time for Parental Leave
• Day of Service
• We promote from within our widely-talented workforce regularly and consistently offer opportunities to learn and grow
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Educational Incentive Program
• Several committees to explore, to connect with co-workers and build relationships
• Two robust Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
• Flexible Work Arrangements that include work locations in the office, hybrid schedules and fully remote. The type of arrangement available is determined by the position and business needs
• Matching funds of up to $100 annually are available from the company for your favorite charitable organization
• Associate recognition awards, fun gatherings, and opportunities to make friends are part of our culture
• An on-site fitness center, as well as free and convenient parking, make life easier

• 5 - 7 years of related experience, preferably in the insurance industry
• Proven experience supervising engineers delivering infrastructure projects and operations tasks
• Implement and promote DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices, including monitoring, alerting and automated remediation
• Degree in computer technology or closely related field, preferred
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements while maintaining developer agility
• Strong interpersonal communication skills required for effective communication at the staff, peer, and executive levels of the organization, along with vendors and other contacts while managing a project
• Experience with Windows, SQL Server, Azure, Office365.

• An average associate retention rate of 95% over the last 5 years
• Financially stable as shown by our A (Excellent) rating by AM Best
• Truly customer focused
• A strong legacy of excellent performance throughout our 148 years in business!

This range is provided by Swoon. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$60.00/hr - $0.00/hr

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Swoon is actively hiring a Platform Engineering Manager to join the team!

What will your day-to-day will look like?

• Map incoming requests and determine the roadmap for an experience platform
• Design, architect, and execute solutions ensuring successful implementation into an Agile environment
• Design and develop technical solutions creating and maintaining system architecture diagrams, documentation, and runbooks to ensure clarity, collaboration, and knowledge
• Be a leader; coaching, training and mentoring junior developers and engineers
• Implement automated testing and validation frameworks
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of our CI/CD pipelines
• Develop and improve our software development processes and tools, identifying areas for automation and implementing solutions

Whats Required / Technical Skills

• 5+ years of experience developing software within a private or public sector product team
• 2+ years of experience in Engineering Management or Technical Leadership
• Strong software Architecture skills
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment

Education / Certifications

• Bachelors Degree Required

Great Things about the Company

• Make a measurable impact and support the growth of the company
• Excellent benefits including tuition credits for you and your family
• Turning ideas into real-world impact
• Voted 100 Best Arizona Companies to work for 10 years running!

What else should you know?

Job Title: Software Engineering Manager

Direct-Hire 12-month contract with possibility for extension or longer

Manager will have 3 direct reports

Hybrid Role 3 days a week on-site 2 weeks work from home

Location: Tempe, AZ

Hourly Rate

US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder are required (Sponsorship and C2C is NOT available currently or in the future)

Whats Next?

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Engineering, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance
• Industries Higher Education, Education, and Education Administration Programs

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