AVP Platform Engineering

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Job description

Overview:
Hudson Valley Credit Union is currently recruiting for the position of AVP Platform Engineering. Primary Function: Responsible for designing, implementing and operating the infrastructure components of our platforms. These components include cloud and on-premises compute, networking, storage, data platform engineering, automation platforms, and telecommunications. The AVP of Platform Engineering will focus the team on designing and implementing highly automated solutions to deliver infrastructure and applications to other technology teams and to our business partners, including CI/CD pipelines, proactive monitoring and self-healing capabilities.

The ideal candidate will possess a "Product Owner" mindset for all technology and services underneath Platform engineering team, ensuring the services delivered are tightly aligned to the business needs of the credit union Finally, they will collaborate with cross functional teams (DevOps, Security, Software Development, Enterprise Architecture, IT Assurance, Automation) to ensure seamless integration and delivery of services.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for Platform Engineer function maturity (technology road maps, emerging technology recommendation, continuous service improvement, and advocate of automation services)

Ensure platform technology is Scalable, Fault Tolerant, and Highly Secure.

Oversee the design, implement and maintain enterprise technology solutions for Automation, Compute, Data Platform, Networking, and Telecommunication services including overseeing all day-to-day activities, upgrades, and patching.

Oversee the design, implement and maintain end to end Automation Services responsible for delivery of Infrastructure code (IaC) and Monitoring and Self-Healing services.

Responsible for defining KPI's and implementing monitoring and reporting platform infrastructure performance and availability.

Champion SDLC transformation from Waterfall to Agile in Infrastructure service teams

Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of SDLC and ITSM processes, change management procedures, departmental standards, style requirements and all other procedures necessary for data and system integrity.

Conduct regular meetings to provide staff with updated department and Credit Union initiatives. Evaluate and coach employees on a regular basis and provide appropriate feedback. Responsible for employee training and development. Mentor departmental staff on assignments and promotes team environment.

Adhere to all Credit Union policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements. Participate in all required and recommended training and development including, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act training (BSA) and demonstrate attained knowledge. Participate on Credit Union teams, projects and strategic initiatives when the opportunity arises. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Embrace and apply HVCU's guiding principles to all activities and responsibilities. This includes the Credit Union's Mission, Vision, Core Values, Employee and Member Value Propositions, Sales and Service Model, and commitment to Lean Six Sigma practices. Support the Credit Union's initiatives by demonstrating teamwork and professionalism.

Responsible for regular and predictable attendance including punctuality.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Data Platform Functions and or Analytics is required.

ITSM Framework (ITIL v3+) certification is required.

Azure Fundamentals certification is required.

Minimum 8 Years leadership experience in the technology management industry.

Minimum 5 Years experience managing teams support infrastructure solution in 24/7 environment.

Minimum 5 Years experience working with Cloud (Azure pref) and MSFT Azure Devops or Atlassian suite

Minimum 5 Years experience leading efforts to implement automation services (CI/CD, IaC, Self-Healing)

Minimum 3 Years experience leading data teams (dba, data engineer, data or business intel analyst)

Minimum 3 Years experience managing 3rd party vendors and offshore managed services providers (MSP)

Minimum 3 Years experience in project management using Agile methodologies.

Why choose HVCU?

HVCU cares for our employees, members, and community. We actively seek to create an inclusive workforce by hiring people with diverse perspectives and experiences. We celebrate and embrace what makes each of us different and foster an environment where everyone feels that they belong. In commitment to our diversity, equity, and inclusion mission, we encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including those who identify as women, minorities, veterans, disabled and LGBTQ+.

Employee Perks:

HVCU University & Academy; Professional Development Training

Student Loan Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (coverage starting as low as $20 per month)

401(k) with employer match and non-elective employer contribution

Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and community volunteer time

Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Discounted Loan Rates & Fees

Hudson Valley Credit Union is an AA/EEO employer committed to equal opportunity and employee diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, the status of being transgender, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Range:
G 34 $(phone number removed) - $(phone number removed) Annually

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