State Street Corporation

Lead DevOps Engineer (AVP)

State Street Corporation • $100K — $167K *
Clifton, NJ 07011In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of experience in front-end development
  • Strong proficiency in React.js and web development technologies
  • Effective communicator with collaboration skills
  • Motivated by real-world problem solving and innovative contributions
  • Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning
  • Enthusiastic about building a long-term career in tech

Responsibilities

  • Translate Figma designs into interactive UI components
  • Build and maintain scalable front-end applications
  • Collaborate with designers and developers for integrated user experience
  • Prioritize accessibility by following WCAG/EAA guidelines
  • Contribute to the State Street Design System and component library
  • Participate in testing, debugging, and improving UI features
  • Stay current with emerging front-end technologies

Benefits

  • Engagement in meaningful daily work with ownership
  • Supportive learning environment with mentorship
  • Focused skill development in a specific area
  • Clear structure and expectations for success
  • Opportunities for independent contributions
  • Focus on growth with pathways to leadership
  • Collaborative team culture fostering strong relationships
Full Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to own, manage, automate and continuously improve the infrastructure deployment process, security, reliability, and operational excellence of our digital platform.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end DevOps operations, including cloud infrastructure management, CI/CD automation, application deployments, monitoring, security hardening, disaster recovery, performance optimization, and platform reliability. This role requires close collaboration with development, architecture, security, content management, and business teams to ensure a highly available, secure, and scalable platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the operational health, availability, performance, and security of the AEM platform and supporting AWS infrastructure.


  • Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for cloud resources and application environments.


  • Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for AEM applications, frontend assets, and supporting services.


  • Manage AEM environments including Author, Publish, Dispatcher, CDN, caching layers, and integrations.


  • Implement automated deployment, rollback, and release management processes.


  • Monitor platform performance, availability, security, and user experience using modern observability tools.


  • Manage AWS services including networking, compute, storage, security, and content delivery components.


  • Implement cloud security best practices, vulnerability remediation, secrets management, and compliance controls.


  • Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and post-incident remediation activities.


  • Ensure business continuity through backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and testing.


  • Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.


  • Support capacity planning, environment provisioning, and platform upgrades.


  • Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment reliability, application observability, and operational readiness.


  • Maintain platform documentation, operational runbooks, and standard operating procedures.


  • Participate in on-call support and production issue resolution as required.


Technical Requirements

  • Strong experience with AWS and AWS SDK, EC2, ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS, Route 53


  • Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, Linux, Bash, Python


  • Exposure of IAM, authentication and authorization layers


  • Working experience of how to deploy and manage AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) including author, publisher, dispatcher and caching layers.


  • Observability experience using CloudWatch, Splunk, Datadog, Grafana, Dynatrace


  • Knows how to use Harness, Jenkins, Jfrog


  • Knowledge of Networking, DNS, SSL/TLS, Security Hardening, Vulnerability Management, Disaster Recovery, Backup & Recovery


Nice-to-have

  • Terraform, CloudFormation, CloudFront, Elastic Cache


  • Knowledge of Incident Management, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Performance Optimization.


Salary Range:
$100,000 - $167,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street's comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.

About State Street Corporation

State Street Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at State Street Corporation, a leading financial services provider known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth. As a global powerhouse in investment management and servicing, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career to new heights.

Work You’ll Do

At State Street Corporation, you’ll be part of a culture that values diversity, leadership, and continuous professional development. Engage in work that transforms the financial landscape and helps our clients achieve their investment goals. Our team at State Street is at the forefront of combining industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional service and results.

Explore Our Job Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a senior role, State Street Corporation offers a range of career paths in areas such as asset management, data analytics, finance, and technology. Our hiring process is designed to identify and nurture talent, focusing on your skills and potential. Prepare your resume, ace the interview, and join a team that’s committed to your career growth.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a State Street internship. Our programs provide hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring in a real-world setting. Interns at State Street gain valuable insights and skills that make them competitive candidates for full-time positions within our company.

Benefits and Growth

State Street Corporation is dedicated to the growth and well-being of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal life. From advanced career training and leadership development programs to health and wellness benefits, we ensure that our team members have the resources they need to succeed.

Inclusive Culture and Diversity

We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive. Diversity is not just embraced; it’s celebrated. At State Street, you’ll work alongside a diverse group of professionals who bring a wide range of perspectives and ideas to the table. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance collaboration and innovation across our global team.

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Learn more about State Street Corporation
Size
39,335 employees
Market Cap
$28.4 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1792
5 Year Trend
-4.9%
NASDAQ
STT
* Ladders Estimates

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