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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: We are currently looking for a Senior Platform Engineer in Greenwich, CT.

Piper Sandler is actively seeking a Senior Platform Engineer who will significantly influence our infrastructure team's operations. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in their work and demonstrates leadership in automation, platform engineering, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be committed to continuous improvement, optimizing our existing infrastructures-including an expanded focus on cloud services-adopting innovative automation practices, and ensuring high-performance service delivery to facilitate our business operations.

Fundamental Responsibilities * Design, implement and manage sophisticated automated strategies for our server storage infrastructure in both on-premises and cloud environments (Azure, AWS), ensuring streamlined operations and a significant reduction in manual intervention. * Develop, refine, and deploy automation scripts and tools to enhance system provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and management, with an emphasis on cloud services integration and management. * Lead in itiatives to ensure the utmost reliability, scalability, and performance of our server, storage, and cloud platforms, employing thorough performance management strategies to identify and proactively address potential issues. * Participate in and often lead comprehensive project assignments, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives for optimal company operations. * Partner closely with application development teams, understanding their needs, and providing infrastructure solutions that enhance their productivity and the performance of applications. * Maintain scrupulous documentation for system changes, automation processes, and platform configurations, strictly adhering to the company's change management policies. * Excel in collaboration and communication with diverse stakeholder groups, breaking down complex technical topics into clear, understandable insights, and advocating for infrastructure needs and priorities.

Key Competencies: * Unparalleled attention to detail and a profound sense of pride in work that manifests in high-quality, reliable systems and services. * Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, adept at translating complex technical concepts to a range of audiences. * Proven problem-solving prowess, capable of navigating complex technical challenges with innovative, timely, and efficient solutions. * Strong leadership skills, capable of guiding teams, inspiring continuous improvement, and maintaining composure and decision-making clarity under pressure. * Exceptional ability in cross-functional collaboration, understanding the needs of multiple stakeholders, and managing expectations accordingly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $125,000 - $200,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

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