State Street Corporation

Principal Engineer, VP

State Street Corporation • $120K — $202K *
Burlington, MA 01803In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field required; MS preferred.
  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience required.
  • 6+ years in financial services focused on Portfolio Management, Trading, Compliance, or Wealth Management preferred.
  • Deep expertise in object-oriented programming, relational databases, and CI/CD.
  • Experience with Spring Boot Microservices and cloud service deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Drive technical excellence by developing and debugging complex software solutions.
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers on software solutions.
  • Mentor senior engineers to elevate team skills and technical standards.
  • Lead problem solving efforts for complex software issues.
  • Implement software projects using Java, C#, SQL, and JavaScript, while adopting new technologies.
  • Guide code quality through informed insights during code reviews.
  • Establish quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.

Benefits

  • 401K retirement plan with company match.
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage (life, medical, dental, vision).
  • Generous paid-time off for vacation and family care.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Eligibility for performance-based incentive compensation.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Drive technical excellence by working independently to analyze, design, develop, test, and debug large and complex software enhancements and solutions within Charles River's business and technical problem domains including modifications to core frameworks and other primary facilities critical to system operation
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers to create simple and sustainable software solutions for complex problems
  • Provide thought leadership in the design of product architecture within and beyond the team's scope of responsibility
  • Mentor and coach senior engineers, elevating team capabilities and fostering a culture of technical excellence
  • Direct problem solving for projects or major phases of projects to resolve advanced software technical issues
  • Develop, test, debug, and implement software programs, applications and projects using Java, C#, SQL, JavaScript, or other related software engineering languages as well as keeping abreast of emerging technologies impactful to CRD's business
  • Provide informed guidance and critical analysis of proposed changes during code reviews
  • Write unit and automation tests to ensure a high quality end product
  • Identify ways of improving development test methodologies and contribute to related test methodology frameworks
  • Establish and uphold quality standards across the development lifecycle to ensure a high quality end product
  • Provide expert level troubleshooting on large, mission critical client implementations
  • Lead and advance the agile software development process, championing the CRD scrum methodology including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
  • Plan and coordinate cross-team activities to complete assignments


Preferred qualifications and education:
  • B.S. degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics or other technical course of study required. MS degree strongly preferred.


Experience:
  • Experience with the Spring Boot Microservices and familiarity with the service deployment in cloud environments.
  • Understanding of microservice architectures and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge and experience working with Kafka and message-based systems
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional software engineering experience
  • Ideally, a minimum of 6 years of experience in financial services developing solutions for Portfolio Management, Trading, Compliance, Post-Trade, IBOR or Wealth Management is strongly desired
  • Deep expertise in object-oriented programming, relational databases (RDBMS), low-latency and high-performance systems, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering practices
  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery and improve code quality
  • Demonstrated problem solving abilities involving multi-tiered, high-performance database applications
  • Demonstrated ability to design and develop simple software solutions to business and technical problems of high complexity
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work well with peers in a collaborative team environment
  • A minimum of 5 years working with an Agile development methodology


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

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary 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.

Work You’ll Do

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.

Explore Our Job Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a senior role, State Street Corporation offers a range of career paths in areas such as asset management, data analytics, finance, and technology. Our hiring process is designed to identify and nurture talent, focusing on your skills and potential. Prepare your resume, ace the interview, and join a team that’s committed to your career growth.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a State Street internship. Our programs provide hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and professional mentoring in a real-world setting. Interns at State Street gain valuable insights and skills that make them competitive candidates for full-time positions within our company.

Benefits and Growth

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.

Inclusive Culture and Diversity

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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Learn more about State Street Corporation
Size
39,335 employees
Market Cap
$28.4 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1792
5 Year Trend
-4.9%
NASDAQ
STT
* Ladders Estimates

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