Java Software Engineer, hybrid, Officer

State Street; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract from day one

Birthday and anniversary holidays

Gold medical package for family

Private pension plan

Job summary

State Street's Charles River Development is seeking a Java Software Engineer to enhance and maintain Alpha/CRD modules in a cloud-native, agile environment. The role involves collaborating with analysts and product managers, providing engineering troubleshooting, and contributing to automated testing and code reviews.

The position offers a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office per week, based in Kraków or Gdańsk, Poland, with a strong senior engineering team and opportunities in a leading

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of Java development experience in FinTech.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related; MS preferred.
• Experience with Azure cloud native services.
• Knowledge of SQL databases (SQL Server/Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, test, and debug software enhancements in Java and related tech.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers to create scalable solutions.
• Lead problem solving for projects to resolve technical issues.
• Write unit and automation tests to ensure quality.
• Participate in SCRUM ceremonies and cross-team coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers on designs and code reviews.

Skills

Java

Azure cloud

SQL

C#/.NET

React

Event orchestration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

About the role

Charles River Development (CRD) is the FinTech division of State Street. Together with State Street’s Middle and Back-office services, Charles River’s cloud-based Front Office technology forms the foundation of the State Street Alpha® Platform, the first front-to-back solution in the industry.

Our vision is to be the world’s leading investment platform, shaping the future of the industry and driving new levels of technology‑led innovation, resiliency, efficiency and growth for investors and the people they serve.

CRD Engineering organization is innovating and transforming the platform by moving away from monolithic software to utilizing next generation cloud-based technology that leverages Microsoft Azure, Kafka, Snowflake, etc.

Industry momentum has seen CRD grow over 135% in headcount over the last 5 years, and we continue to grow. As a digital innovation leader, we invest into our solutions, processes, systems, and talent.

CRD is currently expanding the capabilities of our products in several new areas. The Java Software Engineer will take care of the enhancement and maintenance of one or more Alpha/Charles River Development modules or components of an agile scrum team. He/She will also provide engineering troubleshooting assistance to customer support teams and other development teams within Charles River.

This is an opportunity to work within a very strong, senior level engineering team and help to develop challenging new products in the financial space.

This job is a hybrid role with at 3 days in the office per week** , which you can perform from our offices in Krakow and Gdansk.**

Your new role

As a Java Software Engineer you will:

• 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
• Direct problem solving for projects or major phases of projects to resolve software technical issues
• Develop, test, debug, and implement software programs, applications and projects using Java, SQL, JavaScript, or other related software engineering languages as well as keeping abreast of emerging technologies impactful to CRDs business.
• Provide informed guidance and critical analysis of proposed changes during code reviews.
• Write unit and automation tests to ensure a high-quality product.
• Identify ways of improving development test methodologies contribute to and related test methodology frameworks
• Conduct manual and automation tests to ensure a high-quality product.
• Provide troubleshooting on large, mission critical client implementations
• 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
• Plan and coordinate cross-team activities groups to complete assignments.
• Mentoring and guiding on designs from Senior Engineers.

Stack: Java, Spring, Microservices, React, SQL, C#/.NET

What we value

Desired skills and competencies:

• 2-4 years of experience in Java development - preferably in the FinTech (financial markets) area
• B.S. degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering or other technical course of study required. MS degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in development of cloud native services (Azure)
• Knowledge of SQL and SQL Server/Oracle databases and experience with RBDMS
• Experience with C#/.NET will be a strong asset
• Experience with event orchestration will be a strong asset
• Experience in front-end development using React is a nice to have

Minimum Salary:

zł132000 Annual

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.

Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.

In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.

We Offer:

• Permanent contract from day one

• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)

• Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)

• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan

• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs

• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice

• Variety of well-being programs

• Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

About State Street

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.

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.

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