Who You'll Work With

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your Impact

As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer II, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation and optimization of the Wave platform.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Product, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Service Delivery, and STA, you will troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and enhance platform efficiency. You will have an opportunities to develop new skills, receive exceptional training, and grow through coaching and mentoring in a high-performance environment.

Your responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining system performance, managing incidents, and driving automation to streamline processes and improve efficiency. You will design and maintain monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and CloudWatch, analyze data to provide insights, and ensure compliance with security and operational standards. Additionally, you will support client calls on technical topics, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and provide mentorship to team members. With a focus on reliability, proactive problem-solving, and attention to detail, you will help drive operational excellence and support McKinsey’s mission of delivering impact at scale.

Your Qualifications and Skills

3–6 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues and propose effective solutions
Hands-on experience with monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, and CloudWatch
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and data analysis
Experience with cloud computing platforms, particularly AWS and its services
Familiarity with orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
Knowledge of networking principles and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Understanding of security principles and best practices in operational environments
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and version control systems, particularly GitHub (e.g., repositories, pull requests). Experience with Jenkins or Concourse is a plus
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and a willingness to continuously learn and improve
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

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