S

State Street

Asset management and custody for institutions

Cloud Platform Engineer - Kubernetes

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026Deadline 12/31/26
$90k - $157.5k/yr+ Annual performance-based awards
Expert
Bachelor's
Burlington, MA, USA
In Person
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a cloud engineering organization, platform engineering, or solution architecture roles.
  • Extensive experience with Kubernetes, containers, and distributed systems.
  • Strong expertise in Azure (AKS), with exposure to multi-cloud (AWS/GCP) and cloud-native architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps platform tooling such as ArgoCD, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and scripting.
  • Operational experience with observability tools including Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.
  • Experience influencing or owning platform/product roadmaps in partnership with Product Management.
  • A solid background in cloud-native engineering concepts, performance optimization, security, and governance.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and client levels.
  • Ability to collaborate across engineering, product, architecture, and business teams.
  • Ownership, platform standards, and cross-team collaboration.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to mentor, coach, and inspire high-performing technical teams.
Responsibilities
  • Automate and streamline operations and processes, and build and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring, and operations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
  • Partner with internal engineering teams, architects, product leaders, and external clients to ensure platform solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives and emerging technology trends.
  • Design, build, and operate enterprise-grade Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) platforms supporting mission-critical workloads.
  • Manage multi-cluster and multi-region AKS deployments with high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Own platform lifecycle management, including version upgrades, patching, node pool management, and cluster hardening.
  • Define and enforce standardized AKS architecture patterns across development, non-production, and production environments.
  • Partner with application teams to onboard and modernize workloads into containerized, cloud-native architectures.
  • Enable scalable, resilient deployments using microservices, API-first, and event-driven patterns.
  • Support integration across enterprise systems, including hybrid/on-premises connectivity where required.
  • Implement GitOps-based deployment models using tools such as ArgoCD for consistent and auditable releases.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for Kubernetes workloads.
  • Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform for Azure resources and AKS provisioning.
  • Automate operational workflows, including cluster provisioning, scaling, and recovery.
  • Design and maintain platform observability frameworks using Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, Elasticsearch, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and OpenTelemetry where applicable.
  • Ensure proactive monitoring of cluster health, application performance, and infrastructure metrics.
  • Drive incident management practices, root cause analysis, and continuous reliability improvements.
  • Define and enforce SLOs, SLIs, and platform health KPIs.
  • Implement secure AKS architectures, including Azure CNI/networking models, private clusters, network policies, managed identity, and Azure AD integration.
  • Enforce container security and runtime protection, including image scanning and policy enforcement.
  • Integrate with Azure Key Vault for secrets management.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance standards.
  • Lead complex troubleshooting across Kubernetes, Azure infrastructure, and network layers.
  • Drive cost optimization and capacity management (FinOps practices) for AKS and Azure resources.
  • Serve as a bridge between Cloud Platform Engineering, Product, Architecture, and Business teams.
  • Provide thought leadership on cloud-native platforms, operating models, and platform governance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Financial Services industry experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting regulated environments with strong data security, compliance, and governance requirements.
  • Prior experience in customer-facing or consulting roles is a plus.

About the company

State Street provides asset management and custody banking services for institutional investors worldwide, with State Street Global Advisors managing portfolios and offering advisory services. It generates revenue from asset management fees, transaction fees, and custody/administration fees, plus income from its own investments and lending activities. The company differentiates itself through its global scale and focus on institutional clients, offering integrated asset management, custody, administration, research, and trading across a broad network. Its goal is to help institutional clients meet their financial objectives by delivering comprehensive investment, risk management, and custody solutions on a global platform.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1792

Get referred to State Street

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • State Street's MyIncome suite topped $1 billion on September 23, 2026.
  • September 2, 2026 launched the UC Endowment Strategy Index ETF with UC Investments.
  • Q2 2026 guidance rose to 12%-13% fee revenue growth and 14%-15% NII growth.

What critics are saying

  • 2026 transformation cuts and $500 million severance costs hammer morale and retention.
  • Genesis' NewGen lawsuit alleges State Street stalled closing and squeezed purchase terms.
  • Missouri's ESG case against State Street raises governance costs and reputational damage.

What makes State Street unique

  • State Street is the only global transfer agent operating on HKEX's IFP in 2026.
  • Its custody and securities-lending network spans 15 global locations.
  • The Apollo partnership moves investment-grade private credit into ETF wrappers.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -8%

1 year growth

↓ -8%

2 year growth

↓ -8%
Kalkine Media
Oct 2nd, 2026
State Street acquires 5.01% stake in Kingsgate Consolidated through 13.4M ordinary shares

State Street Corporation and its subsidiaries became a substantial shareholder in Kingsgate Consolidated Limited on 30 September 2026, acquiring a 5.01% stake equivalent to 13,355,725 ordinary shares. The holding was disclosed in a Form 603 Notice of Initial Substantial Holder filed with the ASX on 2 October 2026. The relevant interests are distributed across various State Street entities. Several subsidiaries, including State Street Global Advisors Australia Limited and SSGA Funds Management, hold shares as investment managers or trustees. State Street Bank and Trust Company holds additional interests through securities lending agreements and collateral arrangements. The filing lists multiple registered holders, including major financial institutions such as Citibank, JPMorgan, and Bank of New York Mellon. No consideration was disclosed for these relevant interests.

The Straits Times
Sep 30th, 2026
SEI opens Singapore office to support growing Asset Management sector in Asia.

SEI opens Singapore office to support growing Asset Management sector in Asia. Published Sep 30, 2026, 08:00 AM Launch Advances SEI's International Growth Strategy and Brings Leading Asset Servicing Capabilities to the Region SINGAPORE and OAKS, Pa., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - SEI(R)(NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced the opening of its Singapore office, a strategic milestone that extends the company's global operations into one of the region's most important financial centers. SEI will initially offer services aligned with current client demand and market opportunities, including asset servicing, professional services, and the distribution of SEI's UCITS funds. As client adoption accelerates, the company expects to expand its regional capabilities, introduce additional locally relevant products, and further expand its enterprise asset management, technology, operations, and professional services offerings across Asia-Pacific. This expansion supports the continued growth and influence of the region's asset management sector. Sitting at the intersection of technology, operations, fund administration, and asset management, SEI's launch in Singapore comes at a time of strong growth in the industry. Assets under management (AUM) at Singapore-based firms grew by 10% from the previous year to reach S$6.7 trillion in 2025, their highest ever level.[1] With a global outlook, Singapore-based asset managers source more than three-fifths of AUM outside Singapore and 88% is invested globally.[2] SEI's launch in Singapore follows a period of strong business momentum, with demand accelerating across its technology, operations, and investment capabilities. SEI provides asset servicing for 48 of the world's 100 largest asset managers[3] and is one of the top five largest administrators of private assets globally.[4] The Singapore office will strengthen the company's ability to support global clients with Asian operations or regional growth ambitions while creating a platform to build new relationships in one of the world's leading asset management hubs. Connall McGuckian has been named Managing Director, Head of Singapore, responsible for driving growth in Asia-Pacific through SEI's integrated financial technology, operations, and asset management capabilities. McGuckian joins SEI from State Street Singapore, where he spent close to 14 years, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer for the firm's Alternatives Investment Solutions in Asia-Pacific. He joined State Street in 2012 following its acquisition of Goldman Sachs Administration Services. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Goldman Sachs, relocating to Singapore in 2011 to establish Goldman Sachs Administration Services in Asia. Sanjay Sharma, CEO of SEI International and Global Head of SEI's Private Banking business, commented: "Singapore is a critical market for SEI's growth in Asia-Pacific and an important milestone in the evolution of our international business. As part of our international growth strategy, we're investing in markets where we believe we deliver the greatest value to clients. "Singapore's prominence as a global financial center, combined with the continued growth of the region's asset management industry, makes it an ideal location to expand our presence. Clients are increasingly looking for scalable, connected solutions that help them operate more efficiently, navigate complexity, and pursue growth across markets and jurisdictions. Connall's leadership and deep industry experience will be instrumental as we align SEI's capabilities with the evolving needs of clients in Singapore and across the broader Asia-Pacific region." McGuckian added: "As Asia-Pacific financial services firms look to expand across markets and asset classes, they need strategic partners that can help them navigate change, facilitate scale, simplify complexity, and position them for long-term growth. SEI brings the global infrastructure, operational expertise, technology capabilities, and professional services to enable clients to operate more efficiently. Establishing a presence in Singapore allows SEI to tap into exceptional local talent while supporting the continued growth and evolution of Asia's asset management industry. I look forward to growing SEI's client base and bringing the strength of its global platform to clients across the region." [1,2] Monetary Authority of Singapore, Singapore Asset Management Survey 2025. [3] Pensions & Investments' "Largest Money Managers" 2025 ranking, as of June 30, 2026 [4] Preqin, Private Assets Fund Administrator rankings, January 2026. Based on AUA. About SEI(R) SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC) is a leading global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services within the financial services industry. SEI tailors its solutions and services to help clients more effectively deploy their capital - whether that's money, time, or talent - so they can better serve their clients and achieve their growth objectives. As of June 30, 2026, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com. Forward-looking statements This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "can," "continue," "seek," or similar expressions. SEI's forward-looking statements include its current expectations as to: * the potential benefits of the expansion of SEI's capabilities, products, and services in Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific region; * the potential benefits of SEI's Singapore office, including its ability to support clients, build new relationships, and grow its regional client base; and * SEI's ability to execute its international growth strategy and respond to evolving market opportunities and client needs. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as they are based on the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management's control or are subject to change. Although management believes the assumptions upon which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, they could be inaccurate. Some of the risks and important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those described in SEI's forward-looking statements can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of SEI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SEI undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. | Company Contact: | Media Contact: | | Alicia Rudd | Jane Morgan | | SEI | Ashbury Communications | | +1 610-676-3887 | +65 8380 5203 | | [email protected] | [email protected] | (C) 2026 SEI The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Asset Servicing Times
Sep 29th, 2026
State Street appointed transfer agent.

State Street appointed transfer agent. 29 September 2026 Hong Kong Reporter: Madison Hendrickson State Street has been selected as Wellington Management's transfer agent on Hong Kong Exchanges and Cleaning Limited's (HKEX) integrated fund platform (IFP). According to the firm, it has executed Wellington's first fund subscription and redemption orders routed through the IFP. The platform is designed to strengthen Hong Kong's fund distribution infrastructure by connecting asset managers and distributors through a standardised digital channel. Speaking on the appointment, Tim Helyar, head of Asia Pacific at State Street, says: "This is an important milestone not only for Wellington Management and State Street, but also for the continued evolution of Hong Kong's fund distribution ecosystem." Helyar notes that "global asset managers are looking for more efficient ways to connect with distributors and investors across the region", and that the IFP has the potential to simplify that process. Cedric R. Pouillart, managing director, head of office for Hong Kong, director of trading, APAC, at Wellington Management, adds: "This successful implementation demonstrated the benefits of industry participants working together to enhance access and efficiency across Hong Kong's fund ecosystem." Previous industry article Next industry article NO FEE, NO RISK 100% ON RETURNS If you invest in only one asset servicing news source this year, make sure it is your free subscription to Asset Servicing Times

Law360
Sep 28th, 2026
State Street must face $8B AT&T pension risk transfer suit.

State Street must face $8B AT&T pension risk transfer suit. By Kellie Mejdrich ( September 28, 2026, 6:33 PM EDT) - A Massachusetts federal judge on Monday has released AT&T from a proposed class action filed by retirees who claim the telecom company breached fiduciary duties through its $8 billion pension risk transfer, but opened discovery on allegations that AT&T's independent fiduciary, State Street, violated federal benefits law with the deal... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence. Over 200 articles are published daily across more than 60 topics, industries, practice areas and jurisdictions. A Law360 subscription includes features such as * Daily newsletters * Expert analysis * Mobile app * Advanced search * Judge information * Real-time alerts * 450K+ searchable archived articles Experience Law360 today with a free 7-day trial. Attached documents. Related sections. Case information. Case title. Case number. Court. Nature of suit. Judge. Date filed. Law firms. Companies. Government agencies. Judge analytics. powered by Lex Machina(R) From major deals to high-profile litigation, the firms named to Law360's 2026 Regional Powerhouses list are leading the way across 14 states. They deliver deep regional expertise and make a lasting impact at the state and local level.

Mark Allen Group
Sep 28th, 2026
Alpha FMC hires State Street's Wightman as senior partner.

Alpha FMC hires State Street's Wightman as senior partner. Mark Wightman will work within the firm's asset and wealth management consulting division 28 September 2026 Financial services consultancy Alpha FMC has hired Mark Wightman as senior partner within its asset and wealth management consulting division. Wightman joins from State Street, where he spent nine months as executive vice president and head of strategic transformation. Prior to this, he worked at EY for 11 years, latterly as a partner within its wealth and asset management transformation team. He has also held roles at SunGard as head of alternatives, and at SuperDerivatives as vice president, Asia Pacific, over a career spanning 30 years. In his new role, Wightman will focus on continuing to grow Alpha FMC's international asset and wealth management consulting business, as well as to strengthen the firm's global client relationships. He will be focusing in particular on the UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Commenting on his appointment, Wightman said: "I'm excited to be joining Alpha at this stage of their global growth as the next five years will bring more change than the last 20, as geopolitics, AI and quantum transform how asset & wealth management firms do business. "Alpha brings industry depth, scale and agility which are critical enablers to client success." MORE ARTICLES ON