State Street

AWS Platform Engineer - Officer

Bangalore, India Full time

Job Title

AWS Platform Engineer - Officer

Job Description

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced AWS Platform Engineer with deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building and managing large-scale AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, CI/CD platforms, and containerization technologies. You should be passionate about automation, scalability, and operational excellence.

What you will be responsible for

As an AWS Platform Engineer, you will:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable AWS infrastructure following industry and company best practices
  • Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform for multi-account AWS environments
  • Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Harness for automated deployments
  • Work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional engineering and operations teams
  • Develop and implement IaC solutions for
    • container orchestration solutions using ECS and EKS
    • Lambda and related AWS services
    • EFS, EBS, and S3 with proper lifecycle policies
  • Implement robust IAM policies, security controls, and compliance standards
  • Design and configure VPC networking, subnets, routing, and security groups
  • Manage efforts within agile teams to ensure timely delivery of platform initiatives
  • Identify and proactively address infrastructure risks and performance bottlenecks
  • Provide technical expertise in estimating and planning infrastructure projects
  • Maintain accountability for the overall delivery and operational excellence of the platform

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role with MUST and NICE to have skills

  • 10+ years overall experience in IT infrastructure and cloud engineering
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services at scale
  • 4+ years of experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure design
  • 4+ years of experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
  • 4+ years of experience with Harness or similar CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
  • Strong expertise in AWS core services:
    • Compute: EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda
    • Storage: S3, EFS, EBS
    • Networking: VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, NAT Gateways, Transit Gateway, Load Balancers
    • Security: IAM, Security Groups, KMS, Secrets Manager
  • Deep understanding of container technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS)
  • Extensive knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployments, and operations
  • Experience building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and deployment strategies
  • Experience with monitoring and observability solutions (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, Load Balancing, CDN)
  • Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, able to mentor and guide team members
  • Experience with AWS cost optimization strategies and FinOps practices

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate) or AWS DevOps Engineer certification
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Experience with additional AWS services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, Redshift)
  • Knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices and Chaos Engineering
  • Prior experience in financial services or highly regulated industries
  • Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures
  • Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Prior working knowledge of Jira and Confluence
  • Solid experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban)

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required

Additional requirements

  • No Hybrid Working. It is fully Working from Office
  • Schedule – 3 pm to 12 am IST
  • Location – Bangalore or Hyderabad

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 by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs 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 perspectives 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 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 programs 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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