Software Engineering & Development

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 178,131 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

State Street Bank and Trust Company in Boston, MA seeks a Software Engineer for front-end work on a sophisticated electronic trading system. You will build and maintain React-based UIs, consume REST APIs and GraphQL, and contribute to performance, scalability, and usability.

You will collaborate with product managers and engineers, participate in code reviews, and help shape architecture using Docker, Kubernetes, and modern front-end tooling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Software Engineer focused on front-end development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required; master's accepted with 3+ years of frontend exp
• Strong proficiency with ReactJS, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS and modern tooling

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance front-end UIs for a sophisticated electronic trading system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement technical specs.
• Lead medium-sized frontend projects from start to finish and participate in code reviews.
• Maintain microservices-based front-end architecture using Docker and Kubernetes.

Skills

ReactJS

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML

CSS

GraphQL

REST APIs

WebSockets

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Master's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Rollup

Styled Components

Emotion

Jest

React Testing Library

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Software Engineering & Development ( State Street Bank and Trust Company; Boston, MA): The Software Engineering & Development position will play a crucial role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing the front-end solutions for a sophisticated electronic trading system. This product is designed to deliver advanced trading capabilities and is continually evolving, with new features being added to meet diverse user needs and expanding into additional asset classes and business areas. Utilizing strong expertise in React and other JavaScript-based frameworks, this role will collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver outcomes that align to best practices and high-coding standards to drive technical innovation. Key responsibilities include: actively engage in hands-on coding, testing, debugging and troubleshooting to ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability; optimize existing systems for performance, scalability, and reliability, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and inefficiencies; develop high performing and interactive user interfaces utilizing ReactJS and GraphQL; collaborate with stakeholders, product managers and engineering teams to gather requirements and identify technical specifications; lead and independently complete medium-sized projects or components from start to finish; develop and maintain microservices architecture using Docker and Kubernetes; write clean, efficient and maintainable code, following industry standard coding practices and guidelines; participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality; enhance user experience while ensuring compatibility with existing platforms; and ensure that development, coding, privacy and security standards are always adhered to. Hybrid-remote telecommuting from within the US permitted pursuant to Company policy.Must have: Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent in Computer Science or related field and 5 years of hands-on experience as a Software Engineer, with a focus on front-end development. Alternatively, employer will accept master’s degree, or its equivalent in Computer Science or related field and 3 years of hands-on experience as a Software Engineer, with a focus on frontend development.Total experience must include: High proficiency in ReactJS, JavaScript/Typescript, HTML, modern CSS and component-based design; experience working with REST APIs, GraphQL and Subscriptions (WebSocket’s, Pub/Sub); experience working with CSS-in-JS libraries such as Styled components, Emotion; experience with unit testing frameworks such as Jest and React Testing Library; experience with build tools such as Webpack, Vite, Rollup; strong understanding of front-end code architecture and design principles; experience in developing UI/U improvements, focusing on usability and user satisfaction; familiarity with Node.js server technologies such as Express.js, GraphQL Server; familiarity with deployment and hosting in cloud environments like AWS, Docker, or Kubernetes; demonstrated knowledge of modern front-end build pipelines and tools; ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment; and excellent problem-solving and communication skills. (Unless otherwise indicated, State Street is seeking the stated ability in the skills listed above with no specific number of years or amount of experience required. All experience can be gained concurrently.)To apply to this position, you must click the “Apply” button on this page and complete the online application . An EOE.Salary: $178,131.00 to $180,000.00 annually.This notice is provided in anticipation of the filing of an application for permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.Salary Range:$178,131 - $180,000 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.