Junior Associate Director, IT, Platform Engineering

As a Junior Associate Director, IT, Platform Engineering at MUFG Investor Services, you will primarily design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS. You will break down the overarching goals of the platform engineering team into specific tasks, coach your team, collaborate with developers and architects, and implement security configurations for financial data.

To qualify as a Junior Associate Director, IT, Platform Engineering at MUFG, you need at least a bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science. Also, hold AWS certifications like AWS Solution Architect - Associate and AWS Solution Architect - Professional, along with essential skills in Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD.

Important technical skills for the Junior Associate Director, IT, Platform Engineering position at MUFG include proficiency in infrastructure as code with Terraform, experience with Docker and Kubernetes, and understanding AWS services like IAM, Lambda, and S3. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is also crucial for optimizing the development process.

Coaching is a key responsibility of the Junior Associate Director, IT, Platform Engineering at MUFG. You will guide platform engineers, validate their infrastructure designs, and assist them in improving their technical skills, ensuring the overall success of the team and the projects they undertake.

At MUFG Investor Services, expect a vibrant culture focusing on innovation, collaboration, and a strong client-centric approach. The environment encourages creativity and teamwork, making it an exciting place for professionals aiming for a Brilliantly Different career.

When designing cloud infrastructure on AWS, focus on understanding the project's requirements first. Use best practices for scalability and reliability, include essential services like IAM for security, and ensure proper documentation and architecture diagrams for future reference.

In my previous projects, I utilized Terraform extensively to manage infrastructure as code. I set up CI/CD pipelines that enabled version control and automated deployments, ensuring a reliable and efficient process for provisioning AWS resources.

Implementing security measures in a cloud environment involves several layers: starting with IAM roles, ensuring least privilege access, utilizing Security Groups, implementing encryption for sensitive data in transit and at rest, and continuously monitoring logs through services like AWS CloudTrail.

I have worked with CI/CD pipelines by integrating tools like Jenkins and Git to automate the build and deployment process. I ensured that each code change went through a series of tests and validations before being deployed to production, reducing errors and maintaining high software quality.

Effective communication in cross-functional teams requires using collaborative tools such as Slack or Microsoft Teams, scheduling regular check-ins, clearly defining roles and responsibilities, and making sure that there are feedback loops throughout the project lifecycle.

To optimize cloud costs, I would analyze usage patterns, delete unused resources, right-size instances, leverage AWS Cost Explorer, and implement resource scheduling to turn off non-essential services outside of peak hours.

When validating an infrastructure design, I review it against best practices and organizational standards for security, scalability, and cost-efficiency. I involve team members in the review process, collecting feedback, and iterate on the design until all concerns are addressed.

One challenge I faced was managing inter-service communication securely on AWS. I overcame this by implementing VPC Peering and API Gateway to control traffic flow while ensuring proper IAM policies were in place to restrict access.

I stay updated on cloud computing trends by following industry blogs, attending conferences, participating in online courses, and engaging with the cloud community through forums and user groups. Continuous learning is key in this ever-evolving field.

I view feedback and criticism as essential growth opportunities. I listen attentively, reflect on the comments made, and seek clarification when necessary. By fostering an open dialogue, I can integrate constructive feedback and continuously improve my work.