KWI · 1 month ago
VP of Technical Operations
KWI is a small team with a big vision to be the premier provider of cloud technology solutions for retailers. As the VP of Technical Operations, you will lead the development of reliable, scalable systems that support global expansion and operational excellence in a hands-on executive role.
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
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
Preferred
International infrastructure setup experience preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 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
KWI offers a complete commerce solution for specialty retailers.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2001-10-01Series Unknown
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