State Street Corporation

Software Engineering & Development Lead for Investment Accounting, Vice President, Onsite

State Street Corporation • $125K — $215K *
Princeton, NJ 08540In-Person
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in enterprise application development and large-scale data processing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Extensive background in financial services, particularly in investment accounting or portfolio reporting.
  • Strong programming skills in Visual C++ and Java, with experience in modernizing legacy applications.
  • Familiarity with Azure cloud services and modern DevOps practices.
  • Experience leading Agile delivery teams and adhering to SDLC and governance standards.
  • Proficient in modern web technologies, preferably with experience in ReactJS or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a software engineering team enhancing a business-critical accounting application.
  • Drive modernization of a Visual C++ platform towards a web-based architecture.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technology solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • Translate requirements into resilient and scalable software solutions.
  • Oversee the full software development lifecycle from design to production.
  • Lead Agile activities, including planning and prioritization across global teams.
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within the team.

Benefits

  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including life, medical, and dental
  • Paid time off for vacation and family care
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Eligibility for performance-based incentive compensation awards
Full Job Description
What you will be responsible for

As Software Engineering & Development Lead, Vice President you will:
  • Lead a software engineering team responsible for enhancing and supporting a business-critical portfolio accounting and middle-office application.
  • Drive the planning and execution of application modernization initiatives, evolving a Windows-based Visual C++ platform toward a modern distributed architecture with web-based user experiences and Java-based services.
  • Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, architecture, infrastructure, and risk teams to deliver strategic technology solutions aligned with business priorities.
  • Translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable, maintainable, and operationally resilient software solutions.
  • Oversee solution design, software development, production readiness, and operational stability.
  • Lead Agile delivery activities, including release planning, estimation, prioritization, and execution across global teams.
  • Mentor engineering talent and foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
  • Communicate technology strategy, delivery progress, dependencies, and risks to senior leadership.
  • Evaluate and adopt modern engineering approaches, including AI-assisted development capabilities, automation tooling, and cloud services where appropriate to enhance development efficiency and platform capabilities.

Provide hands-on leadership and support during critical delivery initiatives and complex production challenges.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role
  • Strong understanding of investment accounting, portfolio accounting, financial reporting, and related business processes within the financial services industry.
  • Proven experience delivering technology solutions for financial services organizations, particularly in accounting, investment operations, regulatory reporting, or middle-office platforms.
  • Extensive experience in enterprise application architecture and distributed systems design.
  • Strong programming background in Visual C++ and Java, with demonstrated experience modernizing large-scale legacy applications.
  • Database experience with current Oracle DB versions, including SQL, PL/SQL Development, and other Oracle services/features.
  • Experience designing and implementing:
    • Event-driven architectures
    • Microservices and domain-driven design principles
    • High-performance and low-latency systems
  • Strong understanding of transaction processing, reconciliation, data integrity, and accounting-centric system design.
  • Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems with high throughput and strong reliability requirements.
  • Working knowledge of Azure cloud services and modern DevOps practices, with an understanding of how cloud technologies can support enterprise application modernization.
  • Experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar technologies to improve developer productivity, code quality, and software delivery effectiveness.
  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.


Education & Preferred Qualifications

These skills will help you succeed in this role
  • 12+ years of experience developing enterprise applications and large-scale data processing solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience working in multi-platform, multi-database, and multi-language application environments.
  • Experience leading Agile software delivery teams and adhering to SDLC, governance, and risk management processes.
  • Hands-on experience with modern web technologies, including ReactJS or similar front-end frameworks, as well as microservices concepts, including Spring Boot or similar platform.
  • Experience designing and delivering enterprise solutions utilizing cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native services, CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, application security, and observability practices.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures, microservices, and service-oriented application design.
  • Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including automated testing, DevSecOps, and AI-assisted development workflows.
  • Experience within the financial services industry, with exposure to investment accounting, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, or capital markets platforms strongly preferred


Additional requirements
  • Regular collaboration with offshore teams in India and China, as well as management and technical teams on the U.S. East Coast, is required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading, motivating, coaching, and developing high-performing engineering teams.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build partnerships across business and technology organizations.


Work Requirement
  • Onsite 2 days a week in office and three days remote
  • Standard business hours aligned to project and stakeholder needs(8am to 5pm)


Salary Range:
$125,000 - $215,000 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.

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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