Middleware Infrastructure Automation Developer - Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer to join the State Street Middleware Application Infrastructure Team. Our team manages and supports a wide range of Web and Application server technologies including WebSphere, JBoss, IIS, and other middleware platforms (MFT, Kafka, MQ, Autosys, etc) across the Bank. This role focuses on building Python and UNIX shell–based automation , enabling self‑service capabilities , and improving platform and infrastructure operations through automation‑first solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong operational mindset, hands‑on scripting expertise, and a passion for reducing manual effort, improving reliability, and driving continuous improvement. Exposure to AI‑assisted development or intelligent automation is a strong plus. What you will be responsible for As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for: Designing, developing, and supporting automation solutions for Middleware and Web Application platforms Building and maintaining Python and UNIX shell scripts for BAU automation, health checks, monitoring, validation, and remediation Enabling self‑service automation for application and operations teams using APIs and workflow‑based solutions Automating platform and infrastructure operations, including provisioning, configuration, patching, upgrades, and clean‑up activities Supporting incident, problem, and change management through automation‑first approaches Working closely with Middleware, SRE, and Infrastructure teams to standardize and automate operational processes Maintaining automation code in version control and following secure, scalable development practices Identifying opportunities to improve platform resilience, performance, and operational efficiency through automation Skilled in Jira, ServiceNow, and Confluence for managing defects and user stories What we value These skills & experience will help you succeed in this role Required to have: Strong hands‑on experience with Python Strong experience with UNIX / Linux shell scripting Solid understanding of platform or infrastructure operations (Middleware & Linux fundamentals) Experience building operational automation for production environments Knowledge of REST APIs and integrating automation with enterprise tools Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving skills Experience working in production support or platform engineering environments Preferred to have: Experience with Middleware technologies Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, or workflow orchestration tools Experience or interest in AI / AI‑assisted automation (LLMs, AI agents, intelligent workflows) Integration with ServiceNow and CyberArk Exposure to observability tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, or similar Cloud platform exposure (Azure or AWS) is a plus Education & Preferred Qualifications 6+ year of IT experience in Platform Engineering Automation Bachelor in Computer Science or equivalent Work Schedule No Hybrid Working. It is fully Working from Office Schedule – APAC (6 am to 3 pm) or EMEA (2 pm to 11 pm) Location – Hyderabad only (Candidates not willing to relocate need not apply) Keywords (If any) #Python #UnixScripting #PowerShell #Ansible #ServiceNow #AzureAD #SSO #SSL #AI #Automation #Jira #AgileFramework Why this role is important to us The team you will be joining is a part of Platform Engineering SRE, a function that is vital to the company as we execute over 2 million job runs per day in Autosys, support 3,500 web sites on over 3,000 servers (both internal and external facing), 5 Billion messages per day traverse Kafka and MQ across more than 150,000 queues, and we handle over 2 million file transfers per day. State Street is one of 6 banks designated by the federal reserve as GSIB (Global Systemically Important Bank) with nearly 4 trillion USD in AUM. Our Middleware platforms touch all areas of the company and are the vital plumbing serving all of the