The MassMutual Tech & Data Engineering Group is seeking an outstanding individual to architect cloud platform engineering and technical design for the cloud and DevOps platforms. This role would translate reference architecture and patterns into platform engineering solutions. The Head of Cloud Solution Architecture will work with Cloud/DevOps developers, Platform Delivery lead and Cloud/DevOps architects to oversee platform design, standard & patterns implementation, and product releases. The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for automation of infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code and SRE principles.

MAJOR ACOUNTABILITIES:

Works with Enterprise Architecture, IT leaders, business, and IT support teams to develop and maintain technical strategies and roadmaps that are aligned with the segment’s strategic direction to ensure that business capabilities are enabled.
Work closely with enterprise architects, product managers and Cloud/DevOps engineers to design and implement cloud platform automation solutions
Partner with the Platform Delivery Lead on the prioritization of the product backlog, refining product roadmap, KPIs & releases
Leads the identification and analysis of key industry and technology trends to assess potential effect on their business segments. Develops new technology enablers for business segments and technology domains.
Lead the Cloud/DevOps Solution Architects on the sizing of product epics and feature stories
Collaborate with Cloud/DevOps engineers to solve technical and design problems
Conduct and oversee design & code reviews
Define platform software engineering standards and ensure compliance
Monitor platform software quality and work closely with Cloud/DevOps engineers to improve it
Work closely with stakeholders and engineering teams to on-board and self-service enable platform consumers
Support platform operations, ensure platform stability, assist with incidents and maintain platform SLA’s
Design automation frameworks to support the platform products

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced Degree in Computer Science or relevant engineering discipline
15+ years of IT experience, including 10+ years in architecture or DevOps/ SRE experience
5+ years of cloud-native software engineering experience
Ability to devise engineering solutions through critical examination of problem and collaboration with team members and customers (developers, architects, engineers)
Practitioner experience with containerization (docker & kubernetes), cloud technologies, tools (Jenkins, Artifactory)and practices (CI/CD patterns, TDD, automated provisioning & release, GitOps, IaC)
Technical leadership (DevOps/SRE mindset) experience on a highly agile team delivering business value incrementally
Solid cloud and infrastructure experience with a working understanding of cloud infrastructure components at IaaS, PaaS & CaaS abstraction layers
Experience with the full spectrum of software engineering value stream (e.g. build, integration, testing, and releasing / deployment)
Solid understanding of software security and defensive coding techniques and left shift security models (DevSecOps)
Highly skilled in automation languages (e.g. Golang/Rust, Python) and configuration management tools (e.g., ansible, chef, puppet, and Salt)
Outstanding interpersonal skills, innovation, and the ability to motivate, inspire, and lead cross group/functional teams with a high degree of independence and success
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Cloud & DevOps Certifications e.g., AWS Architect, Developer or Ops
Experience with leading enterprise cloud transformation programs

Salary Range: $160-185k with additional bonus opportunity

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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Alex Mark

Director of Migration Technology

SYNERGISTIC INNOVATION

Making finance fun, agile and innovative

To Alex Mark, ‘synergy’ isn’t a buzzword. It’s what he works to optimize as MassMutual’s director of migration technology. Whether it’s sunsetting a legacy company platform or transitioning from another organization’s tech stack through a merger or acquisition, he aims to make these shifts as synergistic as possible. Mark, who has a background in both tech and finance, said, “What makes MassMutual different in fintech is that it gives you a place to innovate.” He added, “Our agile mindset allows us to quickly pivot in the industry. The way we look at finance is fun, agile and innovative.”

The culture here is great, especially if you’re a dev or into tech — there are tons of growth resources available to you. MassMutual does a great job of serving customers while also encouraging employees to think outside the box and innovate.

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Personal Growth

Observing trends and solving problems

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Supporting colleagues and celebrating wins

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One of the things that I appreciate the most about being a part of my team is really the inclusive culture. It's ingrained in every aspect of not only the work that we do, but also the way we interact with each other.

What are MassMutual Perks + Benefits

MassMutual Benefits Overview

At MassMutual, employees have the opportunity to earn a competitive salary and bonus, enroll in an
array of benefits, and participate in programs and services that support healthy lifestyles, assist them
in building financial security for themselves and their families and help them live well-balanced lives.

Culture

Volunteer in local community

Every action supporting a common cause is meaningful, and our employees make a difference in their own communities through our Matching Gift, Matching Time and Volunteer Time Off Programs.

Partners with nonprofits

Every year, MassMutual and the MassMutual Foundation invest more than $20 million focused on advancing economic opportunity. https://www.massmutual.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/foundation

Open door policy

OKR operational model

Team based strategic planning

Open office floor plan

Employee resource groups

Employee-led culture committees

Hybrid work model

In-person all-hands meetings

Employees can either attend the in-person all-hands meeting, watch live via Zoom, or watch the recording. All employees are invited to submit questions.

Employee awards

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work arrangements, including telecommuting, are available in many departments across the company.

Remote work program

In addition to two remote days per week, MassMutual offers employees four full remote weeks of their choice per year.

Diversity

Documented equal pay policy

Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff

Highly diverse management team

More than half of our Board of Directors are comprised of women and people of color, making it one of the most diverse groups in the industry.

Mandated unconscious bias training

Diversity manifesto

Diversity employee resource groups

Hiring practices that promote diversity

Diversity recruitment program

Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

A health care flexible spending account (FSA) allows employees to save money on a before-tax basis for eligible medical, dental and vision expenses, subject to IRS limits.

Disability insurance

For details on short term and long term disability insurance please visit https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf

Dental insurance

Basic Dental covers preventive and basic restorative care; Major Dental covers all that Basic covers, plus restorations and orthodontia (limits apply).

Vision insurance

Health insurance

To learn more about our Health and Welfare Benefits please visit: https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf

Life insurance

For more information about our Life Insurance Benefits please visit: https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Team workouts

Mental health benefits

Transgender health care benefits

Wellness days

Abortion travel benefits

Our general medical travel benefit covers abortion-related travel.

Financial & Retirement

401(K)

In addition to our 401(k), MassMutual a cash balance plan that provides an account-based pension benefit based on accruals of pay credits and interest credits.

401(K) matching

Performance bonus

Charitable contribution matching

Every action supporting a common cause is meaningful, and our employees make a difference in their own communities through our Matching Gift and Matching Time Programs.

Pay transparency

Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits

Childcare benefits

Dependent care flexible spending account to allow you to set aside before tax dollars to pay for certain eligible child care expenses.

Generous parental leave

Leave for birth mothers of 18 weeks of fully paid leave. Non-birth mothers, fathers and adoptive parents eight weeks of fully paid parental leave.

Family medical leave

Caregiver leave: Up to two weeks paid leave to care for a loved one. Bereavement Leave: 15 days of paid time off to grieve the loss of a loved one with the employee defining who the loved one is.

Adoption Assistance

Company sponsored family events

MassMutual offers many opportunities for family events, from group volunteer experiences and chances to attend Red Sox games to business resource group-sponsored outings like annual pride parades.

Fertility benefits

Vacation & Time Off Benefits

Generous PTO

Paid holidays: 9 fixed and 1 floating. Vacation: starts at 19 vacation and personal days per calendar year, with increases at 5-year service intervals.

Paid volunteer time

Three days of paid time off is available to employees annually to give back to their communities, by sharing their time and talent with a cause close to their heart.

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Occasional illness: up to 5 days per calendar year.

Flexible time off

Floating holidays

Bereavement leave benefits

Hardship benefits

320 hours of caregiver leave to take of loved ones when it matters most.

Office Perks

Commuter benefits

Free daily meals

Free snacks and drinks

Some meals provided

Onsite office parking

Recreational clubs

Relocation assistance

Fitness stipend

Home-office stipend for remote employees

MassMutual's wellness wallet is a stipend available to all employees, and can be used for myriad wellness-related purchases, including home-office purchases.

Meditation space

Mother's room

Onsite gym

Professional Development Benefits

Job training & conferences

Tuition reimbursement

Lunch and learns

Promote from within

Mentorship program

Continuing education stipend

Continuing education available during work hours

Online course subscriptions available