At UWM, a Platform Architect plays a crucial role in designing the self-service platforms that support our development, testing, and production environments. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our self-service platforms, enabling teams to deliver high-quality software in a rapid, repeatable way. Your work will involve close collaboration with various teams to utilize various automation tooling and methods to create interfaces for teams to consume, such as an IDP (Internal Development Portal). UWM is a fast-paced environment where systems are deployed frequently, and we’re looking for a candidate that is passionate about collaboration and execution. Come join our team of over 1,900 Technology professionals at the most innovative and disruptive company in the fintech space!

• Design, develop, and maintain solutions to streamline platform automation
• Implement and manage polices that govern our self-service platforms
• Collaborate with Development, Security, and Operations teams to identify and implement automation opportunities while advocating for best practices
• Monitor and troubleshoot platform processes to ensure reliability, performance, and security of platform services
• Work with the DevOps, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Data platform teams to create self-service initiatives that will accelerate IT deployments
• Document platform automation processes, scripts, and configurations to facilitate knowledge sharing while mentoring less experienced team members
• Encourage and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform engineering practices and processes
• Ensure High availability and resiliency of self-service platforms
• Ensure that all platform solutions comply with internal security policies and external regulations.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve platform capabilities and efficiency
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members to understand requirements and deliver valuable platform solutions

Must Have:

• Ability to work 100% on-site in Pontiac, Michigan
• Computer-related degree or equivalent experience 
• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Automation Engineering
  • Proven track record in integrating development and operations, with a focus on automation
  • Hands-on experience automating client-facing solutions
  • Scripting experience in PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.
• 5+ years of scripting and automating large and frequent tasks
• Understanding of Full Stack development
• Advanced troubleshooting knowledge and techniques
• Ability to implement solutions in different languages and build maintainable solutions by following best practices
• Curious mindset that asks “what if” above all else
• Elite client experience as the root of all decisions

Nice to Have:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker
• 2+ years of application development experience
• Familiarity with Internal Development Portals (IDP)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace, etc.
• Understanding of networking concepts such as load balancers and CDN services
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Chef or Puppet
• Familiarity with managing platforms across multiple cloud providers
• Experience with serverless technologies such as Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Functions.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to work in a team-oriented environment, and a proactive attitude

 

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

 

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

 

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

 

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.