Senior Software Engineer - Java Backend, Officer
State StreetResponsibilities
- Analyze, design, develop, test, debug, and implement complex software enhancements and solutions across Charles River IMS modules, core frameworks, and primary system facilities.
- Develop cloud-native services and software applications using Java, C#, SQL, JavaScript, and related programming languages.
- Work with microservice architectures, Kubernetes, Kafka, message-based systems, and high-performance database applications.
- Provide technical leadership in product architecture, advanced problem solving, code reviews, and critical analysis of proposed changes.
- Write unit and automation tests, conduct manual testing, and improve development and test methodologies and related frameworks.
- Provide expert troubleshooting for large, mission-critical client implementations and assist customer support and development teams.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Managers, team leaders, and peer engineers to deliver sustainable solutions and coordinate cross-team activities.
- Participate in Agile scrum activities including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or another technical field is required; a master’s degree is strongly preferred.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional software engineering experience is required.
- At least 6 years of financial services experience developing solutions for portfolio management, trading, compliance, post-trade, IBOR, or wealth management is strongly desired.
- At least 5 years of experience working with an Agile development methodology is required.
- Authoritative experience with object-oriented programming, compiler or interpreter technologies, embedded systems, operating systems, relational databases, scripting, and advanced programming languages.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems involving multi-tiered, high-performance database applications and to design simple solutions to complex business and technical problems.
- Experience with Java, C#, SQL, JavaScript, cloud-native services, microservice architectures, Kubernetes, Kafka, and message-based systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with peers.
Benefits
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits packages with medical care, insurance, and savings plans, varying by location.
- Flexible Work Program and tools to support professional and personal life balance.
- Development programs and educational support to help employees reach their full potential.
- Paid volunteer days, matching gift programs, and employee networks.
- Inclusive workplace and equal opportunity environment supporting diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
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About State Street
At State Street, we deliver leading investment platforms, data, expertise, and solutions that accelerate performance and better decision making. With over 200 years of global financial leadership, we equip institutional investors through a comprehensive suite of capabilities: Investment Services: Integrated front-to-back solutions across custody, accounting, and operations. Investment Management: Index and active strategies from one of the world’s largest asset managers. Markets: Multi-asset trading, FX solutions, and data-driven research to enhance portfolio value. Who We Are • 50,000+ employees worldwide • Active in 100+ markets • #1 in ETF servicing What You’ll Find Here • Executive perspectives and thought leadership • Timely market commentary and macro insights • Our views on investment operations, ETFs, private markets, and digital finance • Stories reflecting our culture, values and commitment to diversity and inclusion