Platform Design & Engineering Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure Azure infrastructure solutions aligned with enterprise security, governance, and resiliency standards.
Drive identity, access management, configuration management, and monitoring strategies across the Azure platform.
Ensure platform designs adhere to security-by-design and least-privilege principles.
Create automation solutions across all phases of the SDLC, including provisioning, configuration, validation, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
Continuously improve platform automation to enhance reliability, repeatability, and operational efficiency.
Operations, Monitoring & Support Monitor platform health and proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues identified through monitoring tools and enterprise ticketing systems.
Ensure issues are fully documented, including root cause analysis, actions taken, and clear resolution steps.
Identify opportunities to standardize, simplify, and modernize Azure platform components, reusable modules, and service enablement patterns.
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, automation-first thinking, and continuous learning within the Azure Platform Engineering team.
Support ongoing efforts to improve developer experience, cost optimization, and platform scalability , enabling application teams to move faster while remaining secure and compliant.
Requirements
Job Title Azure Platform Engineer - Officer Role Summary & Role Description We are looking for an experienced Azure Platform Engineer with a strong engineering background to join our Platform Engineering team in the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE).
In this position, you will play an important role in designing, building, managing, and enhancing Azure platform capabilities to support secure, compliant, and scalable workloads across State Street.
You will be instrumental in building the Azure foundation by establishing platform standards, reusable infrastructure patterns, and automation-focused solutions that meet enterprise security, governance, and regulatory needs.
This role requires a strong engineering mindset, deep understanding of Azure cloud concepts, and hands-on
experience in delivering production-grade platform solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
What you’ll do: As an Azure Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and operating secure, scalable, and resilient Azure platform capabilities that enable application teams to deploy and operate workloads confidently within State Street’s cloud ecosystem. Your
Leverage native Azure services to meet the firm’s performance, availability, resiliency, and regulatory requirements.
Azure Service Enablement & Governance Enable Azure services and platform capabilities based on use‑case‑driven requirements, ensuring standardized, compliant, and reusable implementations.
Infrastructure as Code & Automation Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and scripting languages to automate deployment of Azure resource stacks and configurations.
requirements and guide them on optimal use of Azure services.
Continuous Improvement Actively contribute to the continuous evolution of the Azure platform , driving improvements in architecture, automation, security, governance, and operational excellence.
Stay current with Azure service innovations, cloud-native patterns, and industry best practices , and proactively assess their applicability to the enterprise platform.
experience with Azure IaaS in enterprise-scale environments, enabling secure, compliant, and scalable cloud platforms.
experience designing and delivering hybrid solutions across on‑premises and cloud environments for large, complex enterprises.
Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture patterns , platform design principles, and DevOps practices , with a strong emphasis on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) .
Ability to apply IaC principles (Terraform) to standardize deployments, enforce governance, and improve operational efficiency.
A strong learning mindset with the openness and ability to quickly adopt new technologies, tools, and cloud services in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas, collaborate across teams, and proactively escalate risks or issues in a timely and constructive manner.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline 8+ years of hands‑on IT
experience , including 5+ years designing, implementing, and supporting Azure environments at enterprise scale Strong understanding of Agile delivery models and modern SDLC practices Proven
experience with CI/CD and SDLC tooling , such as Azure DevOps (ADO), Harness, ServiceNow, and related platforms Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS , with strong grounding in cloud‑native architecture patterns and DevOps / Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles Hands‑on
experience across one or more of the following Azure domains: Core IaaS : Compute, Storage, Networking, High Availability Azure PaaS : Azure Key Vault, AKS, Event Hubs, Azure AD Data Platforms : Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Cosmos DB Strong programming and scripting skills using Python, Shell scripting, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI , and related tools Demonstrated
experience designing, coding, and deploying Terraform and/or ARM templates , including full‑stack automation and Azure service enablement Solid understanding of Azure governance and best practices , including Azure Policy, RBAC, networking architectures, cost management, and compliance controls Working knowledge of authentication protocols , SSL/TLS communication, and automated unit and integration testing
Experience with cost optimization, compliance posture improvement , and emerging Azure capabilities (e.g., Azure OpenAI) is an advantage Ability to produce well‑documented, compliant design artifacts aligned with enterprise and regulatory standards Strong verbal and written English communication skills Financial services or regulated industry
experience is a strong plus Relevant Azure and cloud certifications are strongly preferred Core/Must have skills Azure Core Services & Platforms - Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS), Azure Storage (Blob, File, Disk), Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Azure Load Balancer, Azure Application Gateway, Azure Front Door, Azure DNS, Azure Bastion, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor & Log Analytics Azure Networking & Connectivity - VNet design and peering, Hub‑Spoke architecture, Azure Firewall,
We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.
Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader.
Benefits
benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive.
Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks.
You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Additional details
The ideal candidate is a problem solver and platform builder, someone who is passionate about cloud engineering, embraces automation, and thrives in a collaborative environment where innovation, reliability, and security are paramount.
responsibilities will span platform architecture, service enablement, automation, operations, and collaboration, with a strong focus on engineering excellence and cloud best practices.
Partner closely with platform architects to define component responsibilities, drive platform evolution, and ensure platform services meet current and future business needs.
Collaboration & Workload Enablement Collaborate closely with software development leads and application teams to understand workload
Provide architectural guidance to help teams optimize for performance, cost efficiency, scalability, and architectural flexibility.
Work with software testers and quality engineers to ensure the platform supports both automated and manual testing needs.
Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes, observability, and platform reliability.
Continuously enhance Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and operational tooling to improve deployment consistency, reliability, and speed.
Leverage operational insights, monitoring data, and incident learnings to strengthen platform resiliency, observability, and self‑healing capabilities .
Contribute to the development and refinement of platform standards, reference architectures, guardrails, and engineering best practices within the Cloud Center of Excellence.