IT Senior Platform Engineer

Valvoline Inc.; Kentucky; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the automotive solutions industry as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer. You'll lead the development of cloud infrastructure, mentor junior resources, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This remote position requires expertise in cloud platforms and DevOps practices. If you're ready to innovate and make a significant impact, we want you on our team.

Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years relevant work experience.
• 5+ years in DevOps, CI/CD space.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture and development of Public Cloud platform.
• Mentor and develop junior level resources.
• Work with disaster recovery procedures.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudFormation

Terraform

Job description

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Work Location Type: Remote

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Why Valvoline Global Operations?

At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

• Treating everyone with care.
• Acting with unwavering integrity.
• Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
• Delivering on our commitments with passion.
• Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

TheITSenior Cloud Platform Engineerwill lead the technical architecture and development of the Public Cloud platform. They should be able work independently, as well as part of a larger global team, providing support for Valvoline’s server infrastructure, with a focus on Infrastructure as Code. Work closely with cross-functional teams to design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure that supports Valvoline’s growing portfolio of products and services. Responsible for mentoring and developing junior level resources.

• Ability to independently install, configure, upgrade, and maintain various operating systems including, but not limited to, Microsoft Windows Server and Linux.
• Architect and deploy various services (e.g. deploy a virtual machine, databases, infrastructure as code, etc.) into various Public Cloud environments.
• Work directly with disaster recovery (DR) coordinator reviewing and enhancing existing DR procedures. Actively participate in DR operations / testing.
• Demonstrate ability to discover, document, decompose, research, and solve for complex problems at scale.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-cultural team on high visibility projects.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual review of audit and compliance controls as it relates to area of responsibility. Remediate issues discovered during review process.
• Mentor and train DevOps & Cloud teams to create / support IaC, leveraging CI/CD toolsets to improve and automate day-to-day processes.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.
• Internal contact – will have regular contact with various levels of Valvoline management.
• External contact – individual have regular contact with various vendors regarding support issues and technology updates.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or relevant field
• 7 - 10 years relevant work experience
• 5+ years of work in the DevOps, CI/CD space (build/deploy pipelines, IaC automation)
• Experience in a large global corporate preferred

What Will Set You Apart

• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or CGP.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting and providing solutions to issues across various platforms.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Cod (IaC) tools and automation.
• Knowledge and experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Experience with cloud provisioning and config management using CloudFormation / Terraform
• Strong practical Linux and Windows-bases systems administration skills in a Cloud or Virtualized environment
• Strong documentation skills
• Experience leading infrastructure and/or system administration projects.
• Ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;ability to communicate technical information to non-technical resources.

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

• Phone: 1-800-Valvoline
• Email: [e-mail]

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 670