About the job
COMPANY OVERVIEW
KKR is a premier global investment firm specializing in alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions. Our mission is to generate attractive investment returns through a disciplined, long-term approach, while empowering growth in our portfolio companies and communities. KKR manages investment funds across private equity, credit, and real assets and collaborates with strategic partners in hedge fund management. Additionally, our insurance subsidiaries provide retirement, life, and reinsurance products, managed by Global Atlantic Financial Group.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are on the lookout for a skilled AWS Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. This position offers remarkable opportunities for professional development and impact as KKR expands its operations and embraces innovation.
As part of our commitment to investing in Ireland, KKR is excited to announce the establishment of a Technology & Engineering Centre of Excellence in Dublin. This hub will be essential in crafting proprietary, cloud-native platforms that foster innovation and generate measurable outcomes across our global business. Key focus areas include investment technology, portfolio management, liquidity solutions, risk analytics, and advanced data platforms.
This is an outstanding chance to be part of a growing team within one of the world’s foremost investment firms. You will engage in high-impact strategic initiatives that are vital to KKR’s success, collaborating with talented professionals at the cutting edge of technology in the asset management sector.
Our engineering teams are dedicated to developing systems that will shape the future of our firm. We are passionate about attracting and cultivating top-tier technology talent in Ireland and are seeking exceptional engineers and developers who are enthusiastic about innovation, thrive in collaborative settings, and are eager to tackle some of the most intriguing challenges in financial technology.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using TypeScript and Node.js, utilizing AWS services like Lambdas, Step Functions, and AWS Fargate.
- Manage and deploy infrastructure with AWS CDK and GitHub actions, adhering to best practices for scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain robust GraphQL APIs for efficient data access and manipulation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business partners, to achieve project and organizational goals.

