Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AKS)

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.


Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in the United States.
U.S Based Applicants - This position requires passing a Dayforce background screening, USFedPASS (US Federal Personnel Authorization Screening Standards). This includes a credit check, criminal/misdemeanor check and taking a drug test. Any employment is contingent upon passing the screening. Due to Federal requirements, only US citizens will be considered.
About the Opportunity:
Shape the Future of Our Global Kubernetes Platform!
We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to take on AKS platform engineering and Day2 within our Cloud Kubernetes Engineering team. This is an opportunity to play a contributing role in supporting how we build, operate, and scale our Kubernetes Service (AKS) platform globally.
If you have in-depth expertise in Kubernetes engineering and operations, cloud architecture and operations, and Azure infrastructure, and you enjoy taking ownership and making an impact, solving complex challenges, and thrive in a place where you can design and troubleshoot, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Support AKS Platform Strategy & Operational Excellence
· Help with the technical implementation of our AKS platform, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and future-proofing
· Provide input into how our global Kubernetes platform operates, helping to refine, implement, and validate best practices, and contributing to decision-making
· Assist and implement AKS platform standards enforcement
· Work with platform team members, security teams, infra engineering teams, and other stakeholders to align Kubernetes strategies with business needs
Kubernetes Technical Operations & Proactive Problem-Solving
· Take ownership of incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for AKS-related issues
· Provide internal customer AKS/Kubernetes support and provide subject expertise
· Help ensure AKS clusters are up to date, secure, and in sync, minimizing drift across environments
· Help identify potential scaling, security, or operational risks before they become issues, and proactively implement solutions
· Provide Day2 support and operational efficiency of the Kubernetes clusters


What’s in it for you
Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
About the Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
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