Senior Software Engineer II, AVP

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Developer to redesign our OTC derivatives platform from front to back. You will lead a development team, prototype and productionize enhancements, and provide customer and internal support.

The role spans architecture, test strategy, and cross-team collaboration within the CRD group. The candidate will use Java, C#, SQL, and modern web frameworks, with cloud exposure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with leadership experience.
• Experience in financial services or trading systems is preferred.
• Strong object-oriented design and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development efforts for OTC derivatives platform enhancements.
• Coordinate with Product Owner to design and prioritise backlog.
• mentor engineers, review code, and drive architectural decisions.
• Develop, test, and deploy software using Java, C#, and SQL.
• Collaborate across Scrum teams to ensure integration and quality.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

API development

Agile

Communication

Education

B.S. in CS/Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Angular

React

SQL

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Job description

Who we are looking forAn experienced software engineer who will be an individual contributor responsible for redesigning the current system to deliver a market leading solution front to back in OTC derivatives. The individual/s must have experience in developing derivatives trading and valuation systems and will provide engineering expertise for the given product area within the team and across the Engineering organization. They will be working as part of the OTC product development team in an agile manner to first prototype then to productionize the various system enhancements working in conjunction with SMEs. They may also be required to deliver support and assistance to customers and other teams within Charles River.Why this role is important to usThe team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created the first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019.Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.What you will be responsible forAs a Senior Developer, you will:Manage a development team’s staff, including assignment of work items, employee performance, engagement and professional developmentWork with Product Owner to design and develop software solutions to meet market need and assist in managing the product backlog for their functional areaFulfill the Scrum Master role by leading the team in their Agile development process and working to foster a strong continuous improvement cultureIdentify improvements in team development and quality including defining new strategies, processes, and required tooling to improve qualityWrite, review and approve software development specifications, projects, proposals, methods and schedulesProvide expert guidance and critical analysis of proposed changes during code reviewsAdvise staff members on complex technical problems including specifying proper software designs and use of existing facilities to solve common problemsMonitor progress on a variety of initiatives and work packages to ensure fulfillment of product and scheduling objectivesReview testing strategy and test plans for team’s product to ensure high product qualityMentor team members to cultivate technical and financial domain knowledge expertise, and assist with developing other essential skills to further their careersDevelop, test, debug, and implement software programs, applications and projects using Java, C#, SQL, JavaScript, or other related software engineering languages as well as keeping abreast of emerging technologies impactful to CRDs businessWork with the client services organization to provide support & maintenance to current customersCoordinate with other Scrum teams within the R&D organization to ensure seamless integration of functional workflowsWhat we valueExperience in back-end technologies: Java, C#, Python, and external facing API developmentAble to independently design specsAble to work on small to medium projects with little to no supervision and on more complex tasks with no oversightVery good written and verbal communication skillsSelf-starter and ability to work alone and in a collaborative team environmentExperience developing event driven architecturesExperience developing cloud native services on one the major cloud providers (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud is a plusExperience in Angular or React is a plusEducation & Preferred QualificationsB.S. degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics or other technical course of study required. MS degree strongly preferred.A minimum of 10-12 years of progressively responsible professional experience in a software engineering role required with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial services developing solutions for Portfolio Management, Trading, Compliance, Post-Trade, IBOR or Wealth Management is strongly desiredDemonstrated experience with object-oriented programming, compiler or interpreter technologies, embedded systems, operating systems, relational databases (RDBMS), scripting and new/advanced programming languagesA minimum of 5 years working with an Agile development methodologyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to clearly and succinctly summarize results for upper managementDemonstrated experience in organizing and running efficient meetingsAbility to manage solution complexity to ensure simple designs and workflowsAbility to coordinate and lead cross-team activitiesStrong contributor to project plans and backlog managementSalary 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.