Senior Software Engineer and Team Manager

State Street; Polska; On-site; PLN 254,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract from day one

Birthday Day Off

Gold Medical Package for employees and

Private pension plan

Soft skills training and development

Volunteer time to company initiatives

Well-being programs

Seniority-based benefits

Job summary

State Street in Poland seeks an experienced technology leader to blend hands-on software expertise with people leadership for a growing team of engineers. You will guide architecture, coding standards, and delivery across Java and related tech, while mentoring 5-10 engineers and partnering with analysts and product managers.

The role emphasizes cloud-native, microservices, and scalable systems, with a focus on high-throughput, low-latency financial applications and Agile SDLC practices.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience with full lifecycle of Java applications.
• At least 2 years of experience leading a team of 5–10 people.
• Expert level proficiency in Java or C#/.NET and OO design.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, test, and debug large and complex software enhancements.
• Collaborate with analysts and product managers to create scalable solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and lead a 5–10 person team.
• Drive cloud-native architecture and microservices adoption.

Skills

Java

C#/.NET

Team leadership

Cloud-native

Microservices

Low-latency systems

Database design

Agile SDLC

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

MS degree preferred

Job description

Summary:

We are looking for experienced leader who wants to combine his technical expertise with leading a growing team of software engineers.

Responsibilities:

• 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 and being open to learn and utilize needed languages
• Provide informed guidance and critical analysis of proposed changes during code reviews
• 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
• Identify opportunities to modernize the codebase by transitioning to a cloud-native architecture and adopting a microservices-based approach
• Leverage artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance and automate processes, improving efficiency and scalability
• Mentor and guide Junior Engineers
• Lead a team of 5-10 engineers both from technical and managerial perspective

Qualifications:

Recommended Education:

• B.S. degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering or other technical course of study required. MS degree strongly preferred.

What we are looking for:

• At least 10 years of experience with full lifecycle of project development for Java applications from similar industry
• At least 2 years of experience leading a team of 5 -10 people (this includes managing employee through whole life cycle from hiring to offboarding)
• Expert level proficiency in Java or C#/.NET, object-oriented design
• Strong experience with high-throughput low-latency systems
• Deep understanding of database internals and data model design
• Proven experience designing and building cloud-native systems that are observable, scalable, and resilient
• Familiar with event-drive architecture
• Strong understanding of financial system characteristics regarding transaction integrity, data consistency and reconciliation, auditability, and traceability
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Experience in Agile and SDLC development methodologies

Minimum Salary:

zł282 000 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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