COMPANY OVERVIEW
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a skilled Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will build and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure platform services that empower engineering teams to develop, deploy, and operate applications efficiently. You will work across infrastructure, cloud platforms, and application layers, with a strong focus on automation, system design, and AI-enabled capabilities.
We are operating in a 4-day in office, 1-day flexible work arrangement.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design, build, and maintain core platform services and internal developer tooling
• Develop backend services and automation using Python and Java
• Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant systems following strong system design principles
• Manage and provision infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices
• Build and operate cloud-native solutions on AWS, GCP, or Azure (at least one required)
• Integrate and support AI-driven services and workflows within the platform
• Work with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar AI/platform integration frameworks
• Collaborate with application, DevOps, and security teams to improve platform reliability and developer experience
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance and cost
• Contribute to architectural decisions, technical standards, and best practices
QUALIFICATIONS
• 4 to 8 years of relevant experience
• Strong experience with Python and Java in production environments
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
• Solid understanding of system design, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider: AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Familiarity with AI concepts, services, or integrations in modern software platforms
• Experience or working knowledge of MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar AI integration patterns
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and modern DevOps practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience building internal platforms or developer tooling
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and service orchestration
• Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments
• Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)
• Background in security best practices for cloud platforms
KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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Summary
Build and maintain scalable platform services and internal developer tooling across infrastructure, cloud, and application layers, with automation and AI-enabled capabilities. Requires 4-8 years of experience, strong Python and Java production skills, Terraform/IaC, system design, distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and experience with at least one major cloud provider.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain platform services and internal developer tooling; develop backend services and automation using Python and Java; design scalable fault-tolerant systems; manage and provision infrastructure with Terraform/IaC; build cloud-native solutions on AWS, GCP, or Azure; integrate AI-driven services and workflows; work with MCP or similar frameworks; collaborate with application, DevOps, and security teams; monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance and cost; contribute to architecture, standards, and best practices
Qualifications
4 to 8 years of relevant experience; strong Python and Java production experience; hands-on Terraform and IaC; solid system design, distributed systems, and cloud-native architecture knowledge; experience with at least one of AWS, GCP, or Azure; familiarity with AI concepts, services, or integrations; experience or working knowledge of MCP or similar AI integration patterns; understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and modern DevOps practices; strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
Experience requirements
4 to 8 years of relevant experience