Cloud Platform Engineering (CPE) | Enterprise Data Platforms

Role Overview

The Cloud Platform Engineering (CPE) organization is responsible for delivering secure, scalable, resilient, and standardized enterprise data platform capabilities across multi-cloud environments.

This role is a platform engineering and operations leadership position (AVP level) focused on:

Platform enablement and standardization
Cloud infrastructure and data platform operations
Governance, risk, and compliance alignment
Automation and operational excellence

The position emphasizes run-based ownership, platform lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration, and is not a software development role.

Core Responsibilities

Platform Engineering & Operations
Own end-to-end operational management of enterprise data platforms across Azure and AWS
Ensure high availability, resiliency, and performance of cloud-based data platforms
Drive standardization of platform configurations, deployment patterns, and operational controls
Support platform lifecycle activities: provisioning, onboarding, upgrades, patching, and decommissioning
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation
Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform
Develop reusable platform modules and templates for consistent deployments
Automate operational workflows using:
Azure CLI / AWS CLI
Bash / PowerShell scripting
Python (where applicable)
Reduce manual effort by implementing self-service and automated provisioning frameworks
CI/CD & Platform Delivery
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) for:
Infrastructure provisioning
Environment promotion
Platform configuration management
Enable controlled, auditable, and repeatable deployments
Ensure segregation of duties and compliance alignment in deployment workflows
Governance, Security & Compliance
Enforce enterprise-wide security controls and governance frameworks, including:
RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
Encryption (at rest and in transit)
Key management (Azure Key Vault / AWS KMS)
Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Participate in audit readiness, evidence collection, and remediation activities
Drive secure-by-design platform principles
Incident Management & Operational Excellence
Provide L2/L3 support for platform incidents and service requests
Lead incident triage, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA)
Implement preventive measures and continuous improvement initiatives
Establish and maintain SLA/SLO adherence and observability standards
Reduce Sev-1 incidents and operational risk through automation and standardization
Data Platform & Tooling Support
Support and manage enterprise BI and data integration tools, including:
Talend
Qlik (Compose, Replicate/Attunity)
Databricks (optional)
Ensure platform stability, scalability, and integration across data ecosystems
Enable data platform onboarding for business and engineering teams
Cost Optimization & Performance Engineering
Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization and cost
Implement cost governance controls and tagging strategies
Drive performance tuning and capacity planning
Provide insights on cost vs. performance trade-offs
Documentation & Platform Enablement
Develop and maintain:
Runbooks (primary deliverable from CPE)
Operational playbooks
Architecture and configuration documentation
Standardize onboarding guides and platform usage patterns
Ensure operational transparency and knowledge sharing across teams
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with:
Architecture teams
Security & Risk
Application and Data Engineering teams
Cloud platform providers and vendors
Act as a platform SME, enabling adoption across enterprise teams
Contribute to platform strategy and roadmap discussions

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in cloud platform engineering / data platform operations
Strong hands-on experience with:
Microsoft Azure and/or AWS
Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines)
Strong scripting and automation expertise:
Bash / PowerShell / Python / REST APIs
Solid understanding of:
Cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks ecosystems)
Networking, security, and cloud architecture patterns
Proven experience in:
Production support environments (L2/L3 support)
Incident management and RCA processes
Strong knowledge of:
RBAC, IAM, encryption, governance, compliance frameworks
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Financial Services / regulated environments (e.g., FFIEC, SOC2, etc.)
Exposure to multi-tenant or shared enterprise platform models
Experience supporting SaaS-based data platforms
Familiarity with:
Snowflake ecosystem
Data governance tooling
Observability and monitoring frameworks
Experience working in customer-facing or consulting roles
Awareness of AI/ML-driven automation and platform efficiencies
Experience in platform onboarding, enablement, and adoption programs

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

Strong ownership mindset with accountability for platform stability and outcomes
Ability to operate effectively in a controlled, process-driven enterprise environment
Strong collaboration and influencing skills across global teams
High attention to documentation quality, audit readiness, and governance alignment
Continuous focus on automation, efficiency, and operational improvement

Success Measures

Consistent achievement of SLA/SLO targets for platform uptime and reliability
Measurable reduction in:
Manual operational tasks
Sev-1 and critical incidents
Improved platform onboarding time and user adoption
Enhanced automation coverage and operational efficiency
Demonstrable cloud cost optimization and governance adherence
Strong audit outcomes with minimal compliance gaps

Additional Notes

This role is part of the Cloud Platform Engineering (CPE) organization

Core Focus Areas Include:

Platform enablement

Governance and controls

Operational excellence

Code development is not expected; emphasis is on infrastructure, automation, and operations

CPE delivers runbooks and operational guidance (no application code reviews)

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