Software Engineering & Development, VP

State Street; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 217,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

State Street’s DMC Technology organization seeks a Senior Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and deliver mission-critical applications across the full stack. You will influence architecture and engineering standards, partnering with Product, Architecture, Data, Security, and Risk teams to provide scalable, secure digital platforms for wealth and financial services clients.

You will lead end-to-end delivery, drive modern software practices, and mentor engineers while ensuring regulatory and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience building enterprise-scale applications across frontend and backend technologies.
• Strong experience with cloud-native solutions and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to security, compliance, and risk in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack applications.
• Architect cloud-native solutions using microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Develop responsive front-end and scalable back-end services.
• Drive engineering best practices, code quality, and security standards.
• Mentor engineers and promote continuous learning across teams.

Skills

Enterprise-scale systems

Cloud-native

REST APIs

Microservices

Event-driven

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

State Street’s DMC Technology organization delivers institutional-grade custody, clearing, brokerage, and wealth management solutions to financial institutions, wealth managers, and broker-dealers globally. As we continue to modernize and expand our digital platforms, we are investing in cloud-native, API-first, and data-driven technologies that enable scalable growth, operational resilience, and exceptional client experiences.

Senior Full Stack Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to drive the design, development, and delivery of mission-critical applications across the full technology stack. This role will play a key part in shaping our digital architecture, enhancing engineering practices, and accelerating the adoption of modern software development methodologies.

Role Summary

As a senior technical leader within DMC Technology, you will architect, design, and develop enterprise-scale applications spanning user experience, application services, APIs, and backend platforms. Operating at a Staff/Principal Engineer level, you will influence engineering strategy, solution architecture, and development standards across multiple teams and business domains.

You will partner closely with Product, Architecture, Data, Security, Risk, and Business stakeholders to deliver highly scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that meet the demanding requirements of financial services and wealth management platforms.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack applications supporting critical business capabilities.
• Architect and deliver modern, cloud-native applications leveraging microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems.
• Develop responsive, scalable, and secure front-end solutions using modern web frameworks and user-centric design principles.
• Design and implement high-performance backend services that support real-time transaction processing, data integration, and workflow automation.
• Build reusable components, frameworks, and shared services that accelerate delivery and promote engineering consistency.
• Drive adoption of cloud-native engineering practices, DevSecOps methodologies, and automated software delivery pipelines.
• Collaborate with Product and Business teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure applications meet enterprise standards for security, compliance, resiliency, observability, and operational excellence.
• Lead technical design reviews, architecture discussions, and code quality initiatives across engineering teams.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineers while promoting engineering excellence and continuous learning.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Security teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory and audit requirements.
• Support modernization and transformation initiatives, including migration of legacy platforms to cloud-native architectures.

Required Experience

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience building enterprise-scale applications across frontend and backend technologies.
• Proven track record designing, developing, and operating highly available, mission-critical systems within large enterprise environments.
• Strong experience building cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Hands-on expertise developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven applications.
• Deep experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability patterns, performance optimization, and fault-tolerant architectures.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving engineering best practices across development organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance business priorities and technical excellence.

Domain Expertise – Wealth & Financial Services

• Strong understanding of wealth management, brokerage, custody, or financial services platforms.
• Familiarity with financial transactions, portfolios, investment products, and market data ecosystems.
• Experience building systems requiring high precision, auditability, and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of securities processing, order management, trading workflows, or client servicing platforms.
• Experience supporting systems subject to regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of financial data integration, reporting, and operational workflows is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

Backend Technologies

• Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud
• REST APIs and Microservices Architecture
• Event-Driven Architecture and Messaging Platforms (Kafka, MQ)
• Distributed Systems Design

Frontend Technologies

• React, Angular, or similar modern JavaScript frameworks
• TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Responsive Web Design and Modern UI Frameworks

Cloud & DevOps

• AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP
• Kubernetes and Docker
• Terraform, CloudFormation, or Infrastructure as Code platforms
• CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab

Data Technologies

• PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle
• NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Cassandra
• Caching technologies including Redis or similar platforms

Engineering Practices

• Agile and DevSecOps methodologies
• Automated Testing and Quality Engineering
• Application Monitoring and Observability
• Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

Why State Street

• Build institutional-grade platforms that power global wealth and financial services businesses.
• Influence architecture, engineering standards, and technology strategy at enterprise scale.
• Work with cutting-edge cloud, data, and digital technologies.
• Partner with senior technology, product, and business leaders across the organization.
• Lead transformational initiatives that directly impact clients, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.

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 a 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 the 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.

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.

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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Job ID: R-794023