Platform Engineer

MSCI Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transparent compensation schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Access to learning platforms

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

MSCI Inc. is seeking a skilled Kubernetes/Linux Engineer to develop Kubernetes infrastructure solutions. You will work with application teams, lead technology projects, and ensure compliance with security and performance standards.

The ideal candidate has over three years of experience managing Kubernetes in production and is adept with cloud technologies. The position offers flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and a culture focused on innovation and performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing enterprise Kubernetes infrastructure in production.
• Experience with deploying and maintaining Kubernetes clusters.
• Experience building solutions and migrating to the cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Kubernetes infrastructure solutions.
• Lead projects to implement new technologies.
• Automate the deployment and monitoring of Kubernetes clusters.

Skills

Kubernetes expertise

Linux skills

Container orchestration

DevOps tools

Cloud experience (AKS/GKE/EKS)

Analytical decision making

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Ansible

Prometheus

Azure Log Analytics

Job description

Your Team Responsibilities

As a Kubernetes/Linux Engineer and subject matter expert for MSCI’s Infrastructure Engineering group, you will be responsible for designing and developing Kubernetes infrastructure solutions. You will participate in enterprise architectural reviews, proof of concept solution implementations, technology evaluations, and you will work directly with application development teams on planning & executing cloud and container transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will have experience building and operating enterprise, public facing, mission critical Kubernetes solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Exercise technical expertise with Kubernetes and Linux to drive cloud and on-prem solutions
• Drive technical Kubernetes discussions across infrastructure, application development and support teams
• Design and implement Kubernetes clusters on GKE, AKS and on-premises
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes clusters
• Automate the deployment, scaling, and monitoring of Kubernetes clusters
• Assist with developing and maintaining cloud standards, policies, processes and procedures to support and facilitate integration projects, cloud migration and onboarding
• Lead projects to introduce and implement new technologies, ensuring security compliance and application performance to meet business needs
• Interface with technology providers to remediate integration related technical challenges
• Keep pace with emerging tools, techniques, and cloud platforms

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• BSc in Computer Science or related discipline
• 3+ Years managing enterprise Kubernetes infrastructure in production, including deploying and maintaining clusters
• Experience with container orchestration and containerization technologies
• Cloud experience (AKS/GKE/EKS) is a plus.
• Experience with DevOps CI/CD tools such as Terraform, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Ansible
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Azure Log Analytics is a plus
• Excellent analytical skills in decision making, with the ability to speak in both business and technical terms
• Experience building solutions in the cloud and migrating solutions to the cloud

Benefits

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center , LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

Equal Opportunity Employment

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail] and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e‑mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.