Full Stack Java Developer, AVP

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Insurance: life/medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Performance-based bonuses

Tax-advantaged savings plans

Job summary

STATE STREET CORPORATION in Boston is seeking a senior software engineer to design, develop, and modernize enterprise trading applications using Java, Spring Boot, and ReactJS. You will build scalable microservices, implement REST APIs, and work on event-driven integrations with Kafka in a cloud-native environment.

The role emphasizes secure, highly available systems with opportunities to collaborate across global teams, participate in architecture reviews, and contribute to CI/CD and automated

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building enterprise apps with Java and Spring.
• Proficient in modern web apps using ReactJS.
• Strong understanding of microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Hands‑on with Kafka, messaging patterns, and distributed systems.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and secure software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, and related technologies.
• Modernize legacy applications into scalable microservices-based architectures.
• Design and implement REST APIs, messaging solutions, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Develop and optimize data access with Hibernate, Oracle Exadata, and PostgreSQL.
• Build event-driven solutions using Kafka and streaming platforms.
• Ensure security, availability, scalability, resiliency, and operability of applications.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA to implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Investigate and resolve complex production issues through root-cause analysis.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

ReactJS

Microservices

OO design

Tools

Hibernate

Oracle Exadata

PostgreSQL

Kafka

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

Who we are looking for

Develop, modernize, and support mission‑critical Multi Asset class Trading applications supporting State Street Markets businesses.

This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise applications using modern Java technologies, cloud-native architectures, event-driven integration patterns, and modern web technologies.

The role requires close collaboration with global teams to deliver high-quality solutions supporting trading and investment management workflows.

What you will be responsible for

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, and related technologies.
• Modernize legacy applications into scalable microservices-based architectures.
• Design and implement REST APIs, messaging solutions, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Develop and optimize data access layers using Hibernate, Oracle Exadata, and PostgreSQL.
• Build event-driven solutions using Kafka and streaming platforms.
• Design applications for security, availability, scalability, resiliency, and operational supportability.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation.
• Investigate and resolve complex production issues through root-cause analysis and remediation.
• Partner with business, architecture, and global technology teams to deliver strategic initiatives.

What we value

• Hands-on software development experience building enterprise applications.
• Strong expertise in Java, J2EE technologies, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing modern web applications using ReactJS.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and functional programming concepts.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Experience with enterprise application integration patterns, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems.
• Strong experience with Kafka, messaging platforms, and asynchronous processing patterns.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing cloud-native applications using AWS services.
• Strong understanding of application security principles and secure software development practices.
• Strong understanding of scalability, resiliency, performance optimization, and high-availability application design.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Experience with observability and production support best practices.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AI Engineering, Data Engineering, and Python application development, including data pipelines, analytics platforms, AI/ML integration, and automation solutions.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams.

Additional requirements

• Onsite in Boston 4 days a week
• Familiarity with Capital Markets, Trading, and Investment Management systems.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $157,500 Annual

Benefits

• our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
• paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family care responsibilities
• access to our Employee Assistance Program
• incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
• eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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