AWS Platform Operations - Officer

Job Description

Who we are looking for.

A key member of the AWS cloud native team to support State Street’s AWS cloud native Platform operations. We are looking for an AWS focused agile and devOps SRE engineer. The ideal candidate would be well versed with AWS foundational aspects along with service enablement, Infrastructure as Code/, operations as code via Terraform and harness.

What you will be responsible for

As an AWS Platform Operations SRE engineer

• Proficient in AWS platform foundations and services.
• Proficient in terraform and Harness
• Incident, change and problem management. (ITSM)
• Devise solutions and methodologies to reduce MTTRs and increase uptime.
• Continuous Monitoring and observability refinements and enhancements.
• Design and maintain Patch management solution.
• Release management function to pre-prod and production environments.
• Participate in regular DR activities along with applications.
• Standardize and maintain metrics and reporting.
• Continuous vigilance for cost optimization opportunities.
• Show back / chargeback reporting.
• Maintain operations as code practices.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role.

• Solid SRE Operations experience in AWS environment.
• Automation focused and engineering mind set.
• Mindset to reduce toil via operations as code and reduce manual intervention.
• Strong understanding of cloud native design patterns and DevOps principles (Infrastructure as Code)
• Openness and ability to learn new skills and technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and passionate individual Team player; Ability to effectively communicate ideas and escalate issues across teams in a timely manner.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering discipline
• 9 + years of IT experience in a hands-on role with 3 - 5 years of experience designing and supporting AWS environments.
• Understanding of Agile and DevOPs
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure IAAS, PAAS and SAAS solutions along with cloud native design patterns and DevOps principles (Infrastructure as Code)
• Appropriate certifications are strongly preferred, demonstrating an understanding of core infrastructure concepts as well as data and/or DevOps principles.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing technologies with demonstrated hands-on experience in one or more of the following domains:
  • Core IaaS: Compute, Storage, Networking, High Availability
  • Azure PaaS Services : Azure Kubernetes Service, Event Hub etc.
  • Data Platform and Bigdata: SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Data Factory / Data Bricks
• Strong programming and scripting background in languages such as shell scripts, python, Java etc.
• Experience in designing, coding and deploying Terraform templates / modules with Harness.
• Handling critical issues and timely remediations in high pressure situations.
• Ability to develop and document deliverables compliant with established company design control and regulatory statutes.
• Automated testing tools experience would be preferred.
• Service Now. Splunk, Grafana knowledge would be preferred.
• Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English.
• Knowledge of OS (windows / Linux) would be preferred.
• Financial services or regulated industry experience a huge plus.

Why this role is important to us.

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. 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.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

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 value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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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