Cloud Platform Engineering (CPE) | Enterprise Data Platforms
Role Overview
The Cloud Platform Engineering (CPE) organization is responsible for delivering secure, scalable, resilient, and standardized enterprise data platform capabilities across multi-cloud environments. This role is a platform engineering and operations position (Officer level) focused on:
- Platform enablement and standardization
- Cloud infrastructure and data platform operations
- Governance, risk, and compliance alignment
- Automation and operational excellence
The position emphasizes run-based ownership, platform lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration, and is not a software development role.
Core Responsibilities
Platform Engineering & Operations
- Own end-to-end operational management of enterprise data platforms across Azure and AWS
- Ensure high availability, resiliency, and performance of cloud-based data platforms
- Drive standardization of platform configurations, deployment patterns, and operational controls
- Support platform lifecycle activities: provisioning, onboarding, upgrades, patching, and decommissioning
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation
- Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform
- Develop reusable platform modules and templates for consistent deployments
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Automate operational workflows using:
- Azure CLI / AWS CLI
- Bash / PowerShell scripting
- Python (where applicable)
- Reduce manual effort by implementing self-service and automated provisioning frameworks
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- Exposure to multi-tenant or shared enterprise platform models
- Experience supporting SaaS-based data platforms
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Familiarity with:
- Snowflake ecosystem
- Data governance tooling
- Observability and monitoring frameworks
- Experience working in customer-facing or consulting roles
- Awareness of AI/ML-driven automation and platform efficiencies
- Experience in platform onboarding, enablement, and adoption programs
Leadership & Behavioural Competencies
- Strong ownership mindset with accountability for platform stability and outcomes
- Ability to operate effectively in a controlled, process-driven enterprise environment
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills across global teams
- High attention to documentation quality, audit readiness, and governance alignment
- Continuous focus on automation, efficiency, and operational improvement
Success Measures
- Consistent achievement of SLA/SLO targets for platform uptime and reliability
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Measurable reduction in:
- Manual operational tasks
- Sev-1 and critical incidents
- Improved platform onboarding time and user adoption
- Enhanced automation coverage and operational efficiency
- Demonstrable cloud cost optimization and governance adherence
- Strong audit outcomes with minimal compliance gaps
Additional Notes
This role is part of the Cloud Platform Engineering (CPE) organization
Core focus areas include:
Platform enablement
Governance and controls
Operational excellence
Code development is not expected; emphasis is on infrastructure, automation, and operations
CPE delivers runbooks and operational guidance (no application code reviews)
About State Street:
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live, and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and personality. Another fundamental
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