Full Stack Java Developer, AVP

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

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Boston is seeking a hands-on software engineer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and ReactJS. You will modernize legacy systems into scalable microservices and build RESTful APIs, messaging solutions, and data access layers with Hibernate and PostgreSQL.

The role emphasizes security, resiliency, and cloud-native delivery on AWS, with collaboration across global teams and a strong focus on CI/CD and production support.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and functional programming.
• 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.
• Education exposure to AI Engineering, Data Engineering, and Python development, including data pipelines, analytics platforms, AI/ML integration, and automation solutions.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and with globally distributed teams.

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 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 and 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.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

ReactJS

Microservices

Kafka

AWS

Security best practices

Distributed systems

Observability

Tools

Hibernate

Oracle Exadata

PostgreSQL

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Who we are looking forDevelop, 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 forDesign, 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 valueHands-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 requirementsOnsite in Boston 4 days a weekFamiliarity with Capital Markets, Trading, and Investment Management systems.Salary Range:$90,000 - $157,500 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: 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); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home .About State StreetAcross 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.Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careersRead our CEO StatementJob Application Disclosure:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.