Vice President, Full-Stack Engineer

BNY Mellon

$145K — $175K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5-9 years of software engineering experience with expertise in full-stack development.
  • Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript/TypeScript, React or Angular; Python preferred.
  • Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices.
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization.
  • Strong understanding of database technologies including PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or NoSQL.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of full-stack applications for sanctions screening and payment compliance.
  • Build scalable, real-time solutions for high transaction volumes with low latency.
  • Collaborate with Compliance, Financial Crimes, Product Management, Operations, and Architecture teams.
  • Develop microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures for integration with payments and screening platforms.
  • Drive modernization initiatives including cloud-native development and automation.
  • Ensure software quality through testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Access to flexible global resources and tools for personal and professional development.
  • Focus on health and personal resilience through company-supported programs.
  • Generous paid leaves including paid volunteer time.
  • Eligibility for 401(k) plan and participation in medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Support for employees and their families during significant life moments.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Full-Stack Engineer to join our Sanctions Engineering team within the Payments Enablement Platform. This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you'll make an impact by:
  • Leading the design and development of modern full-stack applications that support sanctions screening and payment compliance workflows.
  • Building scalable, real-time solutions capable of processing high transaction volumes while maintaining high availability and low latency.
  • Partnering closely with Compliance, Financial Crimes, Product Management, Operations, and Architecture teams to deliver regulatory and business-critical capabilities.
  • Developing microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures that integrate with enterprise payments and screening platforms.
  • Driving modernization initiatives, including cloud-native development, containerization, automation, and platform observability.
  • Ensuring software quality through robust testing, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering best practices.
  • Providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
  • Participating in architecture and design reviews and influencing strategic technology decisions across the Payments Enablement Platform.
  • Supporting the delivery of solutions that meet regulatory obligations related to sanctions compliance and financial crime prevention.
  • Evaluating emerging technologies and introducing innovations that improve operational efficiency and system resilience.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking:
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
  • 5-9 years of software engineering experience with strong full-stack development expertise.
  • Strong proficiency in modern technologies, including:
    • Java
    • Spring Boot
    • JavaScript/TypeScript
    • React or Angular
    • Python preferred
  • Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong understanding of database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or NoSQL platforms.
  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an "at will" position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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