State Street Corporation

Senior Platform Engineer, Vice President

State Street Corporation • $120K — $150K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in production engineering and management using DevOps methodologies
  • 8+ years developing production code in languages like Python, Golang, Ruby, JavaScript
  • 5+ years managing medium to large-scale infrastructure in major cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Experience with cybersecurity platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK, Databricks)
  • Expertise in automation tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
  • Production experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience designing pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement cloud & hybrid solutions with high availability and disaster recovery
  • Drive Site Reliability Engineering practices to reduce manual toil
  • Mentor and share knowledge with fellow engineers
  • Automate and improve system reliability and performance
  • Conduct blameless postmortems following incidents
  • Oversee the technical vision and technology stack for platform engineering
  • Develop and manage software solutions for application and cloud infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office
  • Opportunity for mentorship and professional development
  • Work on cutting-edge cybersecurity platforms
  • Engage in innovative cloud architecture projects
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
Senior Platform Engineer Position

Who we are looking for

The State Street Cyber Architecture & Engineering team is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer. The Cyber Data & Analytics team delivers models, insights, and tooling to help Cybersecurity teams make faster, more informed decisions as we work to secure State Street's digital footprint.

Why this role is important to us

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the architecture and implementation of complex cloud & hybrid data solutions for all the customer teams at State Street in the form of an internal platform, deploying and maintaining our vast infrastructure using IaC tools, integrating new tools and technologies to boost efficiency and meet new challenges, and working with other engineers, architects, and managers to continue innovating in all the cloud efforts of the team.

What you will be responsible for

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will:

  • Architect cloud & hybrid infrastructure across various cloud providers and on-premises locations with multi-region HA & DR capabilities


  • Participate in Site Reliability Engineering practices, continuously remove toil by automating and designing it out


  • Mentor Platform Engineers on the team and participate in knowledge sharing sessions


  • Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation and evolve systems by pushing for changes that improve reliability and velocity.


  • Practice sustainable incident response and blameless postmortems.


  • Drive the technical vision for platforms owned by the Platform Engineering team, continuously review the technologies used to maintain the optimal tech stack


  • Develop software solutions for complex application and cloud infrastructure management and eliminate ClickOps


  • Build a robust modern platform with a fusion of purpose-made code and industry-standard tools, increasing team effectiveness and eliminating unnecessary toil.


  • Develop software tools for deployment, monitoring, alerting and operations automation


  • Own the platform implementation and functionality end-to-end with clear understanding from the end user standpoint


  • Maintain live services by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system performance


  • Design and build petabyte scale systems for high availability, high throughput, data consistency, security, and end user privacy, defining our next generation of data analytics tooling


  • Come up with solutions for scaling data systems for various business needs and collaborate in a dynamic and consultative environment.


What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 8+ years of production engineering and management (deployment, release, maintenance, migration) using DevOps toolset and methodologies


  • Minimum 8+ years in developing production code using at least one high-level programming language like Python, Golang, Ruby, JavaScript


  • Minimum 5+ years in medium to large-scale production infrastructure management experience with at least one of the major cloud providers - AWS, GCP, Azure


  • Experience building and managing cybersecurity platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel, ELK, Anvilogic, Crogl, Databricks, etc.


  • Strong expertise in operation and workflow automation using tools like Ansible, Chef, Puppet


  • Production experience in the design and implementation of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, AWS CDK or similar tools


  • Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Harness, Spinnaker, Argo CD, etc.) and methodology, production experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines with a focus on helping teams release frequently to production while maintaining deployment reliability


  • Medium to large-scale production infrastructure management experience with at least one of the major cloud providers - AWS, GCP, Azure


  • Understanding of core cloud security principles, experience in securing cloud platforms


  • Ability to troubleshoot and measure the performance of complex cloud environments


  • Strong understanding of Linux fundamentals (networking, filesystems, kernel, isolation)


  • Ability to transform business requirements into production-ready software components


  • Strong end-to-end ownership, autonomy, and a good sense of urgency to enable proper self-prioritization


  • Proven ability to self-sufficiently lead projects and cross-team engagements


  • Production experience with modern observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, etc.)


  • Understanding of core concepts of distributed systems design


  • Excellent communication skills


Work Requirements

This is a hybrid position with 3 days of the week spent at the office, with an 8 AM to 5 PM work schedule.

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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