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Full-Time

Senior Manager

Infrastructure Operations

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Justworks

Justworks

1,001-5,000 employees

Comprehensive HR and payroll platform for SMBs

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$235k - $270.3kAnnually

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Cloud Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Agile
Digital Ocean
Apache Kafka
Operating Systems
AWS
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in infrastructure management, with a focus on architecting, maintaining, and optimizing cloud-based platforms, ensuring their stability, availability, performance, and security.
  • Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of 5+ Infrastructure Engineers, with the ability to guide them through complex technical challenges while promoting best practices in agile methodologies.
  • Deep expertise in AWS, with a solid understanding of operating systems, databases, networking, Kubernetes, and Kafka, essential for driving infrastructure success.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement innovative infrastructure solutions that enhance platform performance, resilience, and scalability.
  • Strong strategic mindset with experience in advancing infrastructure strategies and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • A hands-on approach with deep technical knowledge of all infrastructure components, enabling effective troubleshooting and optimization.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience partnering with senior leadership to develop long-term strategies and align team goals with organizational objectives.
  • A passion for fostering a culture of excellence, with a track record of cultivating a supportive and high-performing team environment.
  • AWS certification or other relevant certifications in Red Hat, Kubernetes, or related technologies are highly preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of Infrastructure Engineers responsible for designing, maintaining, and executing technology programs aimed at enhancing the stability, availability, performance, and monitoring of our infrastructure platforms.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to surface common pain points, architect comprehensive solutions, establish standards, and champion best practices in application development and operations.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop multi-year roadmaps that guide the evolution of our operating environment and support protocols, aligning with organizational goals.
  • Design and implement cutting-edge infrastructure solutions that accelerate development velocity, bolster system resiliency, strengthen security measures, and ensure robust data availability across the organization.
  • Proactively recommend and drive the implementation of infrastructure improvements, ensuring systems scale efficiently and meet performance requirements in response to business growth.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with peers and stakeholders to promote cross-functional collaboration and align departmental objectives.
  • Manage, scale, and grow a high-performing team of Infrastructure Engineers. Set performance goals, measure deliverables, and actively participate in recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring across the engineering team.
  • Foster a team culture rooted in Justworks’ core values. Mentor and develop a team of talented Infrastructure Engineers, ensuring their professional growth and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Create an environment that fosters accountability and drives engagement, motivating team members to excel and meet their commitments.
  • Empower the infrastructure team to achieve high levels of technical productivity, reliability, and simplicity through robust infrastructure solutions and effective Agile practices.
  • Develop robust technical solutions for complex business challenges. Improve team delivery by defining, communicating, and implementing technical standards and best practices.
  • Perform other related responsibilities as needed based on department and/or organizational needs.

Justworks provides a comprehensive platform for small businesses, offering modern, user-friendly software and 24/7 human support to simplify payroll, benefits, HR management, and compliance. The product combines a PEO's capabilities with corporate-level benefits to streamline business operations.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$160M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of Via positions Justworks to offer more robust global solutions, potentially attracting a larger client base.
  • The introduction of new tools like Expenses and International Contractor Payments demonstrates Justworks' commitment to continuous innovation and addressing SMB needs.
  • Justworks' focus on providing 24/7 human support and high-quality benefits can significantly enhance employee satisfaction and retention for its clients.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of Via could present challenges in aligning technologies and corporate cultures, potentially slowing down innovation.
  • The competitive landscape for SMB-focused platforms is intense, with many players vying for market share, which could impact Justworks' growth.

What makes Justworks unique

  • Justworks focuses on small businesses, providing a comprehensive suite of tools including payroll, tax, HR, and compliance, unlike competitors who may not offer such an integrated solution.
  • The acquisition of Via enhances Justworks' capabilities in international employment, setting it apart from other SMB-focused platforms.
  • Justworks' new International Contractor Payments tool allows SMBs to manage both domestic and international payments seamlessly, a feature not commonly found in similar platforms.

Benefits

Health - Believe in our vision. Medical and dental, too. Get support for your mental and financial health. Beta test new benefits and perks for our platform.

Workplace - Volunteer and get paid to give back. Take paid parental leave. Enjoy monthly team events that help turn coworkers into lifelong friends.

Wellness - Enjoy subsidized ClassPass memberships. Take advantage of regular yoga, meditation, and other wellness programming.

Perks - Be an owner, not an employee. Get time off whenever you need it. Take a sabbatical. Invest in your future financially and with professional learning and development opportunities.