Sr Systems Platform Engineer

Company Description

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

About Us: 

We believe that that most IT departments witness change, we aim to cause it by discovering and applying new and novel technologies to real world problems. We are looking for curious, determined, and high performing individuals who will push hard for breakthroughs that help the company.  

We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Platform Engineer for the Seeds Development Analytics and Data Sciences team in Durham, North Carolina.   

Job Description

Role purpose

Overall purpose of the job. This is a summary list of six to eight statements for key result areas where the role holder will have decision-making responsibilities.

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable and reliable systems infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Drive initiatives for enhancing security controls and compliance within the systems platform.
• Spearhead automation efforts to streamline deployment, configuration, and operational tasks.
• Modernize infrastructure components to align with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the systems platform engineering team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Continuously optimize and innovate the systems platform to meet evolving business needs.
• Lead efforts in the documentation of system architecture, configurations, and processes.

Accountabilities

•    Independently design, deploy, and optimize scalable and reliable systems infrastructure.

•    Ensure the implementation and enforcement of robust security controls and compliance measures.

•    Lead automation initiatives for deployment, configuration, and routine operational tasks.

•    Modernize infrastructure components to align with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

•    Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the systems platform engineering team.

•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address dependencies and ensure cohesive solutions.

•    Continuously optimize and innovate the systems platform to meet evolving business needs.

•    Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, configurations, and processes.

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• Technical Capabilities:
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable and reliable systems infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of security controls and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in automation tools and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
• Experience with infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

• Non-Technical Capabilities:
• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams.

Critical knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of systems architecture and infrastructure design.
• Certifications in relevant areas such as security and cloud platforms.

Requirements

Critical experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing scalable systems infrastructure.
• Experience in leading automation and modernization initiatives.
• Proven track record of implementing security controls and ensuring compliance.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Technical Skills: AWS Infrastructure design, security controls, automation, collaboration tools, Python and software development, deploying infrastructure into AWS, Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies using Terraform or AWS Cloud Formation, centralized source control.
• Professional Skills: