Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack - Java, AVP

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

STATE STREET CORPORATION is seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack to lead end-to-end design and delivery of scalable UI and backend systems. You will influence architecture, mentor engineers, and work across global teams on modern cloud-based platform initiatives.

The role emphasizes React and Java with a bias toward scalable, high-quality solutions and collaboration with product teams in a fast-paced financial services context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with React and Java; C# experience a bonus.
• Experience designing distributed systems.
• Experience leveraging AI tools as part of routine development and work activities
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience in financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex full-stack design, development, architectural and implementation decisions.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers to create simple architectures.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for escalated issues.
• Review code and ensure adherence to standards.
• Mentor engineers through technical leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in team development practices.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality software via test automation; assist with manual testing as required.
• Engage in the agile software development process and attend SCRUM ceremonies.
• Collaborate with global teams on platform initiatives.

Skills

React

Java

C#

Distributed systems

AI tools

Problem solving

Communication

Financial services experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure

AKS

Job description

Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack - Java, AVP

We are looking for a Full-Stack Engineer to provide senior technical leadership across UI and backend components, with a focus on building scalable, high-quality platform solutions as part of our UI Framework team. Our Platform Engineering organization is innovating and transforming our platform by moving away from monolithic software to utilizing next generation cloud-based technology that leverages Microsoft Azure, AKS, React, etc. The UI Framework team is an integral part of this strategic modernization.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex full-stack design, development, architectural and implementation decisions – ensuring performant, high quality and scalable software delivery
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers to create simple and sustainable software architectures and solutions for complex problems
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for escalated issues.
• Review code and ensure adherence to architectural and coding standards.
• Mentor engineers through technical leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in team development practices.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality software via test automation; assisting with manual testing as required.
• Engage in the agile software development process by adhering to and advancing the CRD scrum methodology, including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with global teams on platform initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibility: Individual Contributor Team Lead Manager of Managers

Qualifications

• Recommended Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Recommended Experience: 12+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with React and Java; C# experience a bonus.
• Experience designing distributed systems.
• Experience leveraging AI tools as part of routine development and work activities
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience in financial services is a plus.

About Charles River Development

Charles River Investment management System in a platform that provides many Front-Office functions including Portfolio Management, Order Management and Execution, Compliance, Performance & Attribution, Modelling, Scenario Analysis, and Wealth Management. We are part of the State Street Bank. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark in the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility

We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers. Interested in learning more about us? Visit our www.statestreet.com www.crd.com LinkedIn page: State Street on LinkedIn.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

Equal Opportunity Statement (repeated)

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.