The Corporate Platform Engineering Lead will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of critical enterprise platforms. This role requires expertise in software development, platform engineering, cloud-native technologies, and CI/CD toolchains, along with the ability to lead in a high-growth regulated environment.
Responsibilities
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Grow and maintain a diverse, skilled, and motivated engineering team.
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Lead engineering efforts to deliver applications and services built on platforms like ServiceNow, SharePoint, Archer, and MuleSoft.
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Collaborate with product, architecture, security, and infrastructure partners to deliver in alignment with product and technology roadmaps, and enterprise architecture standards.
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Lead the development of a next-generation development platform utilizing GenAI and embodying design principles such as cloud-smart delivery, everything-as-code, single-source of truth, self-service, 80/20 automaton, and end-to-end observability & metrics.
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Promote a culture of continuous transformation adopting emerging technologies to ensure platforms meet the needs of the business more safely, securely, and economically.
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Partner with production support to implement bank-standard monitoring, incident response, and disaster recovery processes and ensure the reliability, performance, and security of all managed platforms.
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Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to platform engineering efforts, optimizing value and performance.
Qualifications
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A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field is preferred.
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15+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a focus on platform engineering and enterprise technology management.
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Proven track record of leading large-scale platform initiatives and cloud transformations in a large financial services company.
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Hands-on expertise in container and cloud-native technologies in a major cloud provider.
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Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Demonstrated ability to drive change and deliver results in an outcome-oriented, high-growth corporate culture.
Preferred Skills
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Experience with Azure cloud architecture and services.
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Hands-on experience with GenAI products such as Office Copilot, GitHub Copilot, etc.
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Knowledge of DevOps/GitOps practices with CI/CD platforms like GitHub, GitLab, Terraform, Backstage, etc. in a highly regulated enterprise.
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Exposure to data warehouse, data lake, or data mesh architectures, products, and patterns.
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Familiarity with banking industry governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
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Relevant certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.) and/or IT Service Management (e.g., ITIL).
The expected base salary ranges from $190,000.00 - $275,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
Other requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We participate in the E-Verify program.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
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This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion.
At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.
Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.
We’re all global citizens, and that’s why our company feels compelled to make an impact through more than just drawing up deals. We prove that it’s possible to do well and do good. We do right by our clients, our community and each other.
