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KWI · 5 months ago

VP of Technical Operations

KWI is a company focused on providing cloud technology solutions for retailers, and they are seeking a VP of Technical Operations to lead their technical operations. This role involves building and maintaining scalable systems, ensuring operational excellence, and driving technology strategy in a fast-paced environment.

Cloud ComputingComputerE-CommerceSaaSSoftware

Responsibilities

Architect, maintain, and scale global infrastructure while ensuring 24/7/365 system availability
Implement proactive monitoring, incident response, and metrics-driven decision-making
Oversee technology vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements
Build and lead high-performing operations team focused on reliability and client experience
Drive automation initiatives and operational process improvements to reduce manual efforts
Manage certifications (SSAE, ISO, PCI) and international regulatory compliance
Collaborate with executive team on technology strategy and company direction

Qualification

Infrastructure architecture24/7 system availabilitySaaS infrastructure experienceIaC tools AnsibleIaC tools ChefIaC tools PuppetVendor managementProcess improvementCompliance & security certificationsTeam developmentStrategic planningLeadership

Required

10+ years IT experience, 5+ years in leadership
Proven track record managing mission-critical systems with high uptime requirements
SaaS environment infrastructure experience required
5+ years operations in 24/7 high-availability environments
3+ years with IaC tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
5+ years administering Linux/Windows platforms
3+ years with enterprise storage, MySQL, and network routing/switching
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred

International infrastructure setup experience preferred
relevant certifications preferred

Benefits

Full Medical, Dental and Vision
Annual bonus eligible
Free gym in the building
Generous PTO policy
Summer Fridays....all year round
Tuition Reimbursement
Discount from building café
401(K) with a 50% company match (up to 6% of employee contribution)
Employee Referral Program
(1) Volunteer day each year

Company

KWI

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KWI offers a complete commerce solution for specialty retailers.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2001-10-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Sam Kliger
Founder & CEO
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