Deployment Engineer

About the role

SS&C is a leading financial services and healthcare technology company headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, with 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. SS&C Advent relies on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology to serve some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute software deployments for Advent's financial software products to client environments, including upgrades, patches, and new installations.
• Develop and maintain deployment documentation, including installation guides, runbooks, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Automate deployment processes and build continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with development, quality assurance, and support teams to ensure successful deployments and address any pre- or post-deployment issues.
• Perform post-deployment validation and testing to verify system functionality and performance.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for deployment-related issues, working with clients and internal teams to resolve problems promptly.
• Participate in the weekend upgrade work and provide critical deployment support as needed.
• Identify and implement best practices for software deployment, configuration management, and system administration.
• Conduct root cause analysis for deployment failures and implement preventative measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a software deployment, release engineering, or DevOps role.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Experience with deployment automation tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, TeamCity, Octopus Deploy).
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux Server operating systems and database technologies (SQL Server preferred).
• Familiarity with network configurations and infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with financial software or the fintech industry is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a hybrid work model and business casual dress code.
• Access to personal/vacation time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Eligibility for parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and more!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Pay

• New York: The expected base salary for the position is between $105,000 USD to $145,000 USD.
• Other States: The expected base salary for the position is between $105,000 USD to $145,000 USD.
• Massachusetts: The expected base salary for the position is between $105,000 USD to $145,000 USD.

Schedule

• Hybrid work model.