Azure Platform Engineer - Senior Associate at State Street Corporation - United States

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Azure, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Python, Azure Networking, Azure Governance, CI/CD, Azure Security, Azure Monitor, ARM Templates, Bicep, Azure Landing Zones, Git

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Title Azure Platform Engineer - Senior Associate Role Summary & Role Description We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Associate Azure Platform Engineer to join the Platform Engineering team within the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE). In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of Azure platform capabilities that enable secure, compliant, and scalable cloud solutions across State Street. You will work closely with platform architects, senior engineers, security teams, and application teams to deliver Azure infrastructure, automation, governance, and operational capabilities using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud engineering best practices. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with a passion for cloud technologies, automation, and operational excellence, who enjoys solving technical challenges in a highly regulated enterprise environment. What You'll Do Platform Engineering & Service Enablement Implement and support secure, scalable, and resilient Azure infrastructure solutions aligned with enterprise standards. Assist in enabling Azure services and platform capabilities through standardized and reusable deployment patterns. Contribute to Azure platform enhancements, service onboarding activities, and platform modernization initiatives. Follow established architecture, security, governance, and resiliency frameworks when delivering solutions. Infrastructure as Code & Automation Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and scripting technologies. Support automation initiatives across provisioning, configuration management, validation, monitoring, and operational processes. Enhance deployment consistency and operational efficiency through automation and reusable modules. Participate in CI/CD implementation and platform release activities. Collaboration & Workload Support Work closely with application and development teams to understand workload requirements and support Azure adoption. Provide guidance on Azure platform services, deployment patterns, and cloud best practices. Collaborate with platform architects, security teams, and operations teams to ensure compliant and reliable solutions. Operations & Platform Reliability Monitor platform health using enterprise monitoring and observability tools. Troubleshoot platform issues, perform root cause analysis, and support incident resolution. Document solutions, operational procedures, and technical implementations. Participate in operational improvement initiatives to improve platform stability and reliability. Continuous Improvement Contribute to the improvement of Azure platform standards, reusable modules, automation frameworks, and governance controls. Stay current with Azure services, cloud-native technologies, and industry best practices. Support initiatives focused on security, compliance, cost optimization, developer experience, and operational excellence. Promote automation-first engineering practices and continuous learning within the team. What We Value Strong hands-on experience working with Microsoft Azure in enterprise environments. Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), automation, and DevOps practices. Practical experience supporting secure and compliant Azure platform services. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an automation-first mindset. Ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional teams. Eagerness to learn new technologies and continuously improve technical expertise. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Accountability, ownership, and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. Education & Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. 5+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure. Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies and modern SDLC practices. Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, Harness, ServiceNow, or similar tooling. Experience with Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, security, governance, and monitoring services. Hands-on experience with Terraform, ARM/Bicep templates, or other IaC technologies. Scripting experience using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, Shell scripting, or equivalent technologies. Experience in one or more of the following Azure domains: Core Infrastructure (Compute, Storage, Networking) Azure Security & Identity (Azure AD/Entra ID, Key Vault, RBAC) Containers & Integration (AKS, Event Hubs) Data Platforms (Azure SQL, Data Factory, Databricks, Cosmos DB) Understanding of Azure Policy, governance, cost management, and compliance controls. Familiarity with authentication protocols, SSL/TLS, and cloud security principles. Experience in regulated industries such as financial services is preferred. Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, or equivalent) are desirable. Core/Must have skills Azure Core Services & Platforms - Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS), Azure Storage (Blob, File, Disk), Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Azure Load Balancer, Azure Application Gateway, Azure Front Door, Azure DNS, Azure Bastion, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor & Log Analytics Azure Networking & Connectivity - VNet design and peering, Hub‑Spoke architecture, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Private Endpoints & Private DNS Zones Azure Landing Zone & Governance - Azure Landing Zones (CAF), Subscription vending, Management Groups, Azure Policy, RBAC, Identity & Access Management, Shared Responsibility Model. Availability Sets & Zones, Azure Load Balancing strategies, Backup & Restore, Cross‑region DR, Platform DR testing Container & Platform Services - Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Registry (ACR), Helm, Azure App Service, Azure Functions Monitoring, Security & Compliance - Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud, Policy‑driven compliance, Audit & MRA remediation, JupiterOne integration Migration & Modernization - Application and infrastructure migrations to Azure, IaC refactoring, ADO → TFE migration, Azure Database Migration Services Infrastructure as Code & Automation - Terraform, Terraform Enterprise (TFE), Azure DevOps (ADO), Harness, ARM Templates, PowerShell, Azure CLI Tooling & Collaboration - JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow integration, Git/GitHub Good to have skills Cross‑Team Collaboration Strong Communication Skills Product Mindset (for Platforms) Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing Technical Documentation Agile Working Work Schedule No Hybrid Working. It is fully Working from Office Schedule – APAC (6 am to 3 pm) or EMEA (1 pm to 10 pm) Location – Bangalore or Hyderabad only (Candidates not willing to relocate need not apply) Keywords (If any) #Azure #Azure Terraform #Terraform #IaC #Ci/CD #Azure ARM Templates #Azure Virtual Network #Azure Landing Zones #Azure AKS #Azure Migration #Azure DevOps #Azure CI/CD #Azure Security #Azure Platform Engineering #Azure DevOps Engineering #Azure SRE #Azure Infrastructure As Code #Azure IaC #Azure Governance #Azure GRC #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) 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. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers 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. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement 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. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement

How To Apply:

Incase you would like to apply to this job directly from the source, please click here

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support secure and scalable Azure platform capabilities using Infrastructure as Code and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable cloud services, ensure governance, and maintain platform reliability.