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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.

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Hiring Manager
Michael Ceparano
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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 ManagementOperational ExcellenceVendor ManagementSaaS InfrastructureTeam DevelopmentProcess ImprovementCompliance ManagementStrategic PlanningClient-Centric MindsetContinuous ImprovementRoot-Cause FocusedMetric-DrivenHigh Availability OperationsLinux AdministrationWindows AdministrationIaC ToolsEnterprise StorageMySQLNetwork Routing/SwitchingLeadership

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

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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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