Software Engineering & Development, AVP

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an individual with 10+ years of experience as software developer with at least 3+ years in the financial services industry to join the Exchange Traded Funds Global Platform development team.  The ETF Global Platform  (ETFGP) is a State Street proprietary system which delivers software solutions for the State Street ETF Product.  As a senior level developer within the  ETFGP development team, you will work with the team in providing solutions that integrate with the existing application and provide benefit to the business as well as well move the application into modern cloud and micro based service architectures with a focus on efficiency, performance, scalability and resiliency. This role requires collaboration amongst team members and stakeholders in Boston, EMEA, India and China.  The candidate must possess an inherent understanding of technologies, relationships between technology, data, operations, and business areas. 

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

What you will be responsible for

As Software Engineering & Development AVP, you will

• Collaborate with Business Analysts and the application team leads to define technical solutions to meet business requirements
• Problem solving for projects or major phases of projects to resolve advanced software technical issues
• Identify risk areas and provide alternate strategies to address concerns
• Develop, test, debug, and implement software programs, applications and projects using Java, SQL, React, or other related software engineering languages, while keeping abreast of emerging public cloud technologies
• Provide application support, triage production issues by reviewing code and logs as needed to provide tactical and/or strategic technical solutions
• Write unit and automation test cases to ensure a high quality end product
• Provide mentoring to junior and senior staff
• Participate in code reviews
• Actively participate in the agile software development process by adhering to the kanban methodology including attending all daily standups, release planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills
• The ability to handle high workload and a fast paced environment
• An in depth understanding of the end to end Software Development Lifecycle.
• The Ability to work independently to design, develop, test, and debug software solutions 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and independent problem-solving skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 7+  years of experience in JAVA, Oracle PL SQL, Javascript, CSS
• 3+ years of experience in institutional investments with Exchange Traded Funds experience preferred
• Experienced in Spring, MyBatis, ReactJS, GIT, Artifactory, Quartz, Autosys
• Self-motivated , self-organized and curious about new technology and able to work within a large organization
• Ability to work well with peers in a global, collaborative team environment
• Ability to gather and understand requirements in the financial sector
• Experience with Exchange Traded Funds preferred
• Experience working with an Agile development methodology is desired

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary Range:

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.

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