Infrastructure Engineer - Azure Cloud, AVP

Charles River Development is looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer who will work on the Engineering, architecture and design of our SaaS Cloud platform. In this role you will interface with engineering teams, product management, business units and customers to define and deliver robust, scalable and agile architectures in support of the rapidly growing product capabilities.

You will lead teams to plan, design, build and participate in deploying Microsoft technology infrastructures in the Azure Public Cloud. This role focuses on the architecture of the foundational cloud infrastructure, shared services, and DevOps processes and tooling that will underpin the next generation platform. This includes storage, compute, networking and services deployed across the globe and with a strong, forward-looking security architecture for a growing range of compliance standards.

• Responsible for Cloud Platform Engineering for a technical domain or initiative, working with multiple scrum teams, engineering managers and architects to deliver a well-architected, principled technology platform.
• Deep knowledge and hands on implementation experience on Azure Infrastructure and cloud services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure IAAS/PAAS services like Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Network (VNET), Firewall, Azure Storage, Key Vault, DNS, Application Gateway, Load Balancer, App Service, API Gateway.
• Experience working with Active Directory, Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, IAM permissions on Management Groups, subscriptions, and resources.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for performance and reliability management.
• Strong PowerShell, Bash, REST API or Python scripting skills for automating tasks and processes
• To Provide cloud engineering support for build, migration and operation of Azure cloud infrastructure
• Research and evaluate emerging cloud technologies and proactively recommend areas where they can bring business value.
• Develop aspects of the cloud migration initiative, including its impact on infrastructure, networks and security.
• Define standards and best practices by conducting POCs for new cloud technologies leveraged by the development organization and engineering teams.
• Ensure that all cloud solutions follow security and compliance controls.
• Participate in the establishment on an automated DevOps release management pipeline which delivers tooling for next generation application development efforts and on-going production operations. Cultivate a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery mind set.
• Provide thought leadership on cloud platform technology use, design and implementation.

• Bachelor's degree in a Technical or Analytical field required, Master’s preferred.
• Azure Cloud Platform Certification preferred.
• Five years or more of cloud / infrastructure experience.
• Demonstrated Azure deployment experience.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure technologies and services.
• Working experience with global azure deployments.
• Working experience with highly segmented networks in public and private clouds.
• Working experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies in Azure.
• Prior enterprise cloud architecture/design experience a huge plus.
• Excellent communication, documentation and troubleshooting skills.
• An innovative approach to work, constantly looking to upgrade the system to more efficient and effective new technologies and processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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.