State Street Corporation

Lead Application Developer - Vice President

State Street Corporation$120K — $202K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of software development experience in financial services (or 3+ years with a Master's degree).
  • Proficient in Java/J2EE application development.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, Apache Tomcat, and Red Hat Linux.
  • Strong experience with REST/SOAP Web Services and JMS-based solutions.
  • Extensive knowledge of Oracle databases with PL/SQL and stored procedures.
  • Hands-on experience with modern UI frameworks like React JS.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership across multiple large-scale business applications.
  • Design, develop, enhance, and support enterprise-grade applications.
  • Continuously improve development and operational processes.
  • Identify automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and reliability.
  • Drive application modernization and best practice adoption.
  • Manage application development initiatives to meet functionality, quality, and timeliness.
  • Collaborate with partners for reliable daily operations and security.
  • Promote Agile and DevOps practices within the team.
  • Meet customer commitments while fostering a strong service culture.
  • Mentor technical talent for organizational growth.

Benefits

  • 401K retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program access.
  • Eligibility for performance-based incentive compensation.
  • Options for additional insurance coverages.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced technology professional to provide technical leadership for large-scale, regulatory applications within the financial services industry. The successful candidate will drive application development, modernization, automation, and operational excellence while partnering closely with architects, product managers, and senior technology leaders.

This role requires strong hands-on development expertise across Java technologies, cloud platforms, databases, web services, and modern UI frameworks, combined with a passion for delivering business value through technology innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technology leadership across multiple large-scale business applications in partnership with senior architects and product managers.
  • Design, develop, enhance, and support enterprise-grade applications and services.
  • Continuously improve application development, support, and operational processes.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability.
  • Drive application modernization and adoption of best practices across the software development lifecycle.
  • Ensure application development initiatives are effectively managed and delivered on expectations for functionality, quality, timeliness, and cost.
  • Collaborate with technology partners to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient daily operating capabilities.
  • Promote Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices where appropriate.
  • Meet or exceed customer commitments while fostering a strong service-oriented culture.
  • Mentor and develop technical talent to support organizational growth and future technology needs.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver innovative technology solutions.


Required Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on software development experience in a large-scale, high-performance application development environment within the financial services industry.

OR
  • Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on software development experience in a large-scale, high-performance application development environment within the financial services industry.


Required Technical Skills
  • Strong proficiency in Java/J2EE application development.
  • Experience working with cloud computing platforms, Apache Tomcat, and/or Red Hat Linux environments.
  • Strong experience developing and integrating Web Services (REST/SOAP) and JMS-based messaging solutions.
  • Extensive experience with Oracle databases, including PL/SQL, stored procedures, and/or Oracle Exadata.
  • Hands-on experience with modern UI frameworks such as React JS and/or Google Web Toolkit (GWT).
  • Experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting enterprise applications in distributed environments.

Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and application support processes.

Salary Range:
$120,000 - $202,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.

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.

For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.

About State Street Corporation

State Street Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at State Street Corporation, a leading financial services provider known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth. As a global powerhouse in investment management and servicing, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career to new heights.

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At State Street Corporation, you’ll be part of a culture that values diversity, leadership, and continuous professional development. Engage in work that transforms the financial landscape and helps our clients achieve their investment goals. Our team at State Street is at the forefront of combining industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional service and results.

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State Street Corporation is dedicated to the growth and well-being of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal life. From advanced career training and leadership development programs to health and wellness benefits, we ensure that our team members have the resources they need to succeed.

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We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive. Diversity is not just embraced; it’s celebrated. At State Street, you’ll work alongside a diverse group of professionals who bring a wide range of perspectives and ideas to the table. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance collaboration and innovation across our global team.

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Size
39,335 employees
Market Cap
$28.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1792
5 Year Trend
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