Vice President, Full-Stack Engineer (backend-focus)

BNY Mellon; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon seeks a Vice President, Software Engineer - AI & Cloud Platforms in Pittsburgh, PA to lead end-to-end software strategy across core banking, AI automation, and digital onboarding. You will design scalable, secure applications using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST/JSON, and cloud platforms, while mentoring teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Join a highly capable group delivering AI-powered solutions with real-time data processing, Kafka-based integration, and modern UI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.
• 9+ years of experience in software development, proficiency in Java and front-end UI technologies.
• Experience in securities/financial services is a plus.
• Proven experience architecting/delivering scalable AI-powered solutions (NLP, predictive modeling, recommender systems).
• SOA/API-based development using Java (17+), Spring Boot, Microservices, REST/JSON.
• Real-time data processing and event-driven architectures; Apache Kafka.
• Database development with Oracle or MS SQL Server.
• Automating CI/CD pipelines on large-scale container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Unit/end-to-end automated test experiences; JMeter performance tests; Test-Driven Development.
• UI development with HTML/CSS/JavaScript and Angular.
• GIT source control; Agile methodologies; Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end software development strategy across core banking and AI-based automation.
• Design and implement scalable, high-performing applications across private/public/on-prem cloud.
• Mentor senior engineering teams and shape best practices for platform development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable full-stack solutions aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with delivery and regulatory standards and integrate components into a complete system.

Skills

Java

Front-End UI Technologies

SOA/API development

REST/JSON

Apache Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

JMeter

Git

Angular

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Oracle

MS SQL Server

Spring Boot

Microservices

Docker

Azure/GCP

Agile Methodologies

Scrum

Jira

AppDynamics

Kibana

Recommender systems

NLP

Predictive modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Oracle

MS SQL Server

Job description

Vice President, Software Engineer - AI & Cloud Platforms

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Software Engineer - AI & Cloud Platforms to join our Instruction Capture Technology Team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Own end-to-end software development strategy across core banking, AI-based automation, digital onboarding, and anomaly detection.
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable, high performing and robust applications that leverages Private cloud, Public cloud (Azure/GCP), On-Premises cloud service providers.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential issues, and devise contingency plans.
• Improve our software delivery capabilities via automation and repeatability.
• Conducts reviews of the code, test plan and release artifacts.
• Develop code using secure coding practices.
• Leverage existing products/functionality and promote reusability.
• Ensure resolution of project issues and conflicting workload priorities and escape as required.
• Provide technical mentorship, leadership and guidance to high-performing engineering teams (onshore/offshore).
• Help the tech management team shape best practices for developing, sharing, and continuously improving our software platform.
• Identify and discuss issues with the team that might be overlooked, such as scalability, performance, or security.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, develop scalable full-stack solutions, and drive technology initiatives that align with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with the firm's delivery and regulatory standards.
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, develop scalable full-stack solutions, and drive technology initiatives that align with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with the firm's delivery and regulatory standards.
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.
• 9+ years of experience in software development is required - proficiency in Java and Front-End UI Technologies.
• Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Proven. Experience in architecting and delivering scalable AI-powered solutions (e.g. NLP, predictive modeling, recommender systems).
• SOA / API based software development using Java (version 17 and up), Spring Boot, Microservices, REST, JSON.
• Real-time data processing, efficient event-driven architecture and seamless system integration using Apache Kafka.
• Experience with Database development using Oracle or MS SQL Server.
• Experience in automating CI/CD pipelines on large scale container platforms using Docker, Kubernetes.
• Experience with unit and end to end automated test cases, JMeter based Performance/Volume Test automation.
• Experience with Test Driven Development practices.
• Good Exposure on UI Development using HTML/CSS/JavaScript and Angular.
• Experience with GIT source code control.
• Knowledge of Agile Methodologies and experience with Scrum framework.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and a strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a team/collaborative environment.
• Experience with Jira for enhancement tracking and monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, Kibana is a plus.