Lead Architect / Senior Technology Lead – Cloud, AI, & DevOps Platform Engineering - Assistant Vice President

Role Summary & Role Description :

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technology Leader to drive strategic technology initiatives across Cloud, DevOps, Platform Engineering, and AI-powered solutions. The role requires a strong hands-on technical background and passion for architecting enterprise-scale platforms, leading cross-functional engineering teams, driving modernization initiatives, and implementing AI-enabled solutions that improve developer productivity and business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines hands-on expertise in Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Python, Automation frameworks, AI/LLMs, and Application Engineering with proven experience leading large-scale transformation programs and mentoring engineering teams.

Core/Must have skills:

Technology Leadership ·

Define technology roadmaps and solution architecture strategies for Cloud, DevOps, and AI platforms. · Lead enterprise modernization initiatives and cloud transformation programs. · Drive adoption of engineering best practices, platform standardization, and automation. · Evaluate and conduct strategic POCs on emerging technologies and define adoption strategies. Cloud & DevOps Leadership · Lead CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), platform engineering, and developer experience initiatives. · Drive DevSecOps practices, software supply chain security, and automated governance controls. · Define reliability, scalability, observability, and operational excellence standards.

AI & Agentic Solutions · Lead implementation of AI Agents, Agentic workflows, RAG architectures, and AI powered solutions for business problems. · Establish standards for AI security, model lifecycle management, evaluation, and responsible AI. People Leadership · Mentor senior engineers and technology leads. · Experience presenting technical strategy and outcomes to executive leadership. · Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. · Experience managing globally distributed engineering teams. · Drive engineering excellence and foster a culture of innovation. Technical Skills Required Cloud Platforms · Microsoft Azure, AWS · Kubernetes, Serverless in public cloud · Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) · Automation frameworks DevOps & Platform Engineering · CI/CD Platform Design · Platform Engineering Concepts AI & Agentic AI · Agentic AI Frameworks · LLM Model consumption patterns · LangChain/LangGraph · MCP (Model Context Protocol) · RAG Architecture

· Github copilot Architecture & Governance · Microservices, Event Driven · Highly scalable solutions · SLSA Framework · Software Supply Chain Security · Enterprise Integration Patterns

Work Schedule: Hybrid

Keywords

(If any) DEVOPS, Harness, Jenkins, Git, Artifactory, Ant, Maven, Python, AWS/Azure Cloud, Jira, Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, AI, Agentic AI, Security,

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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