PGIM Fixed Income - DevOps/Cloud Engineer (AWS, Azure) (Hybrid - Newark, NJ) at Prudential Ins Co of America in Newark, New Jersey

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A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!  

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

Our Technology Solutions Group is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with exciting changes on the horizon under new senior leadership. We are looking for you to build out scalable applications to support our Portfolio Management, Compliance, Finance, Data Governance, Operational Risk, and Human Resources teams. You will need to have in-depth technical knowledge of Java or Python together with strong SQL and should feel comfortable working within large internal and external data sets.  We want you to see this challenge as a unique and valuable opportunity, so if this sounds interesting, then PGIM could be the place for you.

What you can expect

• This DevOps and Cloud Engineer role will work closely with development teams to understand their design/challenges, propose technical solutions, and assist with implementations in our AWS Cloud journey.




• Identify opportunities to provide self service automation of CI/CD processes and tools; ensure continuous, high velocity build, test, and delivery of software solutions through DevOps automation.




• Develop automated infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, source code management and new ways to operate and collaborate.




• Use programming languages including but not limited to Python, Shell/Power scripting, Groovy, CloudFormation and Terraform frameworks. 




• In addition to deep technical expertise and DevOps domain experience, you will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong desire to new tools and technology and an inclusive attitude!

What you will bring

• 3-5 years of proven experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering




• Strong experience with deploying and managing services in AWS.




• Ability to speak to software development best practices and industry trends.




• Strong understanding of source control and git - branching schemes, merge types, conflict resolutions




• Experience in developing workflow in CI/CD orchestration tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)




• Familiarity with various DevOps domains:



• Software development processes (Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, Shell, Infrastructure-as-Code, Configuration-as-Code)


• Issue tracking and versioning (Jira)


• Package managers (pip, npm)


• Build tools (Gradle, Maven)


• Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)


• Artifact repositories (Artifactory, ECR, Nexus)


• Deployment tools (CloudFormation, Ansible, Terraform)


• Infrastructure and deployment targets (Cloud, datacenters, containers, SaaS, PaaS)


• Strong verbal communication skills to address both the development community and business leaders.


• Strong documentation skills to publish user guides, defects, feature requests, and architecture designs.


• History of collaboration to develop roles/responsibilities maps and process workflows.


• Excellent initiative, curiosity, interpersonal and problem-solving skills


• Ability to perform within a scrum team as well as working independently.

What will set you apart?

• AWS Cloud Certifications




• Experience in application development (Python, Groovy, JavaScript)




• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges.




• Familiarity with application security domains (static code analysis, SAST, DAST, SCA, xSPM)




• Financial Industry experience

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and PTO (Paid Time Off)




• Retirement plans:




• 401(k) plan with generous company match (up to 4%)




• Company-funded pension plan




• Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs




• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional health, and career development.




• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment, approved degrees, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $110,000 to $140,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

About PGIM Fixed Income Group PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets. With approximately 1000 employees and $793bn assets under management, the company has offices in Newark, London, Letterkenny, Amsterdam, Munich, Zurich, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Our business climate is a safe inclusive environment, centered around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork. Our leaders are focused on talent & culture; dedicated to fostering growth & development at all levels to develop the industry leaders of tomorrow. 

About PGIM – Global Asset Management

PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a leading global investment manager with nearly US$1.27 trillion in assets under management as of June 30th, 2023 With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives.

With a history dating back 145 years, and experience through more than 30 market cycles, PGIM takes a long-term view, not only in our investment philosophy, but also in how we develop our talent. We want to see our employees excel from their first day with the firm and throughout their tenure with PGIM. We will inspire you, support you, and help you reach your greatest personal and professional aspirations. If PGIM sounds like the place for you, join us. For more information about PGIM, visit PGIM.com.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Prudential Financial, Inc. is focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

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Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

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