Pontera is a fintech company on a mission to help people retire better. Our software platform enables retirement savers to get the help they need managing their 401(k) and other retirement plan accounts as part of a personalized strategy by their trusted financial advisor.
Pontera is used by financial advisors across the nation– from SMB to Fortune 500 RIA firms, independent broker-dealers, plan custodians, and plan advisors.
Backed by leading venture capital firms including ICONIQ Growth and Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pontera is built by talented individuals who share a dedication to helping people retire with greater security.
Our team is fast-growing and driven to become one of the largest fintech companies in the world. Our culture is built on a people-first principle: in a complex and numbers-driven industry, we never lose sight of the people we serve and work alongside. That’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a talented and experienced DevOps Engineer with a strong background in SaaS environments to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll take charge of designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining our AWS production environment. Your work will support the critical needs of development, security, scalability, and uptime while driving continuous improvement across the platform. You’ll have a direct impact on optimizing processes, enhancing performance, and ensuring seamless, reliable experiences for both our internal teams and customers.
- Design Scalable Solutions: Create infrastructure tailored to our evolving needs, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Manage Cloud Services: Deploy and oversee AWS-based services, including compute, storage, and networking.
- Automate Processes: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and scripts to streamline deployments and reduce manual tasks.
- Enhance System Resilience: Implement monitoring systems to identify and address issues proactively.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with developers, QA, and security teams to align goals and ensure smooth integration.
- Troubleshoot Issues: Diagnose and resolve technical problems swiftly to minimize disruptions.
- On-Call Support: Respond to urgent production issues, ensuring quick resolutions and minimal downtime.
- Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer in SaaS environments.
- Expertise in AWS cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.
- Hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines and automating workflows.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
- Strong understanding of monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana).
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- A proactive and detail-oriented approach to managing production environments.
- Impactful Opportunity: Be part of a fast-growing startup that's transforming the FinTech industry and make a significant impact on our products and customers.
- Team Culture: Join a collaborative, collegial, and fun work environment with regular team-building events and a supportive atmosphere.
- Equity Participation: All new hires are eligible for equity grants, ensuring you share in the company’s success.
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of sponsored learning and development programs to enhance your skills and grow your career.
- Work Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and remote work on Sunday and Thursday.
