oftware Engineering & Development, VP

State Street; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street is seeking a seasoned Dev Lead and Architect to provide technical leadership across enterprise applications, data platforms, analytics, reporting, and cloud-native solutions.

The candidate will own end-to-end architecture, guide backend services, data engineering, and UI integration, and mentor globally distributed teams. Deep expertise in Java, Spring, Databricks, Python, Oracle DB, and BI tools is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT experience with senior architecture and leadership roles
• Experience in Java, J2EE, Spring Core/MVC/Boot and enterprise backend systems
• Governing data platforms with Databricks, Python, Spark, and SQL
• Strong data optimization and scalable system design
• Experience with UI integration using React and data visualization tools

Responsibilities

• Define and govern data and analytics architecture using Databricks, Python, Spark, SQL and Oracle databases
• Lead architecture and design of Java/J2EE and Spring-based backend systems and APIs
• Architect and guide rule engines and business logic frameworks
• Drive performance tuning and data modeling across databases and analytics workloads
• Oversee BI/reporting platforms like Power BI and Tableau for trusted datasets
• Ensure alignment between backend, data, analytics and front-end React applications
• Collaborate with product teams to translate business needs into scalable solutions
• Provide architectural standards and governance for security and compliance
• Mentor globally distributed development and QA teams on delivery practices
• Lead production issue response with root-cause analysis and improvements
• Advise on platform modernization and technology roadmaps

Skills

Java

Spring

Databricks

Python

Power BI

Tableau

React

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Oracle databases

AWS

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a experienced Dev Lead and Architect with 20+ years of enterprise IT experience to provide technical leadership across enterprise applications, data platforms, analytics, reporting, and cloud-native solutions.

This role is responsible for end-to-end architecture ownership, guiding solution design from backend services through data engineering, analytics, reporting, and UI integration. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in Java and Spring-based enterprise systems, Databricks and Python data platforms, Oracle databases, rule engines, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), and modern UI awareness (React), while leading and mentoring globally distributed development and QA teams.

This position requires a balance of hands-on technical depth, architectural judgment, and leadership, with accountability for platform scalability, performance, governance, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and govern data and analytics architecture using Databricks, Python, Spark, SQL, and Oracle databases, supporting large-scale batch and real-time processing.
• Lead architecture and design of Java/J2EE and Spring-based backend systems (Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Boot), including APIs, integration services, and complex enterprise workflows.
• Architect and guide implementation of rule engines, business logic frameworks, and data validation/optimization strategies.
• Drive performance tuning, data modeling, and optimization across databases, lakehouse platforms, and analytics workloads.
• Provide architectural oversight for BI and reporting platforms such as Power BI and Tableau, enabling trusted and well-governed datasets for analytics, regulatory, and executive reporting.
• Ensure strong alignment between backend services, data platforms, analytics layers, and reporting tools, delivering consistent and reliable metrics.
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure seamless integration between backend services, data platforms, and React-based front-end applications, including guidance on API and data access patterns.
• Establish and maintain architecture standards, reference designs, and technical blueprints aligned with enterprise security, risk, and governance requirements.
• Lead and mentor globally distributed development and QA teams, bringing Dev and QA together through shared architecture standards, delivery practices, and quality controls.
• Act as a technical authority and mentor, conducting design reviews, providing technical guidance, and raising engineering and architectural maturity.
• Partner with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Provide senior technical leadership during production issues, including root-cause analysis, remediation, and preventive improvements.
• Advise senior technology leadership on platform modernization, architecture roadmaps, and strategic technology decisions.

Required Experience & Skills

• 15+ years of overall IT experience, including senior architecture and technical leadership roles.
• Experience in Java, J2EE, Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and enterprise backend systems.
• Proven experience designing and governing data platforms using Databricks, Python, Spark, and SQL.
• Strong background in data optimization, performance tuning, and scalable system design.
• Experience implementing and supporting rule engines and complex business logic frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Power BI and Tableau, modern UI technologies, including React, and integration with backend and data platforms.
• Exposure to AWS cloud services, cloud-native architecture, and hybrid/on-prem to cloud migration.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Agile/Scrum delivery models.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor global, cross-functional teams.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in financial services or regulated enterprise environments preferred.
• Cloud or data platform certifications (Databricks, AWS, etc.) are a plus.
• Ability to work independently with high ownership while collaborating closely with leadership and business teams.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $217,500 Annual

The 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.

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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.

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