Stronghold Investment Management (“Stronghold,” “SIM,” or “the Firm”) is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making.
Stronghold was founded by Ryan Turner in 2016 and has deployed over $1.6 billion in capital across 10+ investment vehicles.
Ultimately, Stronghold intends to apply its technology-intensive investment approach to a variety of specialist real assets verticals, including:
- Oil & Gas
- Renewables
- Specialty Real Estate (commercial, datacenters, marinas)
- Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure
- Billboards and Fixtures
- Mining & other commodities
- Utilities
- Secondaries
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer with 8+ years of experience in platform engineering, specializing in DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation, proficiency in CI/CD pipeline development, and strong expertise in Unix/Linux environments. They should also be skilled in using tools like SonarQube for code quality, containerization with Docker, and cloud platforms. A deep understanding of DevOps practices, cloud security best practices, and networking fundamentals for designing cross-region and multi-cloud systems is essential. The role involves designing scalable backend systems, integrating security best practices, managing cloud environments, and enhancing system performance and efficiency. Experience with monitoring tools like Datadog and ELK stack, as well as building large data infrastructures, is highly desirable. The candidate will also stay updated on the latest trends in platform engineering and cloud security to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable backend systems that process and manage large volumes of data.
- Integrate security best practices into the platform engineering process, ensuring that security is a core component of all platform initiatives.
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines that incorporate security checks and automate platform deployments.
- Implement and manage security controls for cloud environments, ensuring that cloud-native applications are secure, compliant, and optimized for performance.
- Enhance the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of both front-end and back-end systems.
- Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
- Ensure robust security practices across all cloud infrastructure, adhering to compliance requirements.
- Monitor system performance and apply optimizations to maximize uptime and efficiency.
Required qualifications:
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (B.Tech, BE), or a related field such as MCA (Master of Computer Applications) is required for this role.
- Experience: 8+ years in platform engineering, with a focus on DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems.
- Infrastructure as Code: Hands-on experience with tools like CloudFormation for managing infrastructure as code.
- CI/CD: Proficiency in developing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
- Unix/Linux: Strong expertise in Unix/Linux environments.
- Tool Proficiency: Experience with SonarQube or similar tools for code quality and continuous integration.
- Cloud & Docker: Extensive experience with cloud platforms and containerization using Docker.
- DevOps: Deep understanding of DevOps practices, with a focus on automation, scalability, and continuous improvement.
- Automation: Strong experience in automating security and platform processes, and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
- Networking: Solid networking fundamentals, with experience in designing cross-region and multi-cloud systems.
- Security: Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Observability: Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools like Datadog, and ELK stack.
Large Data Infrastructure: Experience in building an infrastructure capable of handling large volumes of data.
Why join Stronghold’s Bangalore Team?
At Stronghold, you're not just another employee; you are a part of our global family. We believe in nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and celebrating successes together. With our state-of-the-art technology and a team of industry experts, we offer a platform for growth, development, and unparalleled learning.
Benefits:
- Salary: Competitive and aligned with local standards.
- Performance Bonus: According to company policy.
- Benefits: Includes medical insurance and group term life insurance.
- Continuous learning and development.10 recognized public holidays.
- Parental Leave
Stronghold Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and embrace the unique contributions they can bring to our organization.
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What We Do
Stronghold Investment Management is an investment manager, focused on energy and natural resources, fortified by an experienced operating and technical team.
Stronghold pursues opportunistic investments, partnering with companies and entrepreneurs seeking capital as well as other investment managers. We identify investments with attractive risk-reward profiles and manage them through their life cycle.
