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Application Development Manager, Vice President

State Street

State Street

Quincy, MA, USA
Posted on Dec 17, 2024

Overview/ Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Senior application development manager, managing global experienced COBOL/Unix development and testing teams. This is a very exciting role in fast paced development environment to work with extremely talented groups delivering large development initiatives and managing 24/7 production support across time zones.

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

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

  • Manage team of senior development and QA resources across time zones

  • Ownership and accountability of applications along with upstream and downstream integrations and successful implementation large and complex projects

  • Extensive domain experience in retiree services payment processing including tax domain expertise.

  • Work closely with the Product Owners and others on requirements analysis, planning, project management, and execution.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage team to analyze, design, develop, test, document and implement large software deliverables.

  • Manage team to develop or modifies complex software that is optimized for performance.

  • Manage team to maintains and supports existing software applications.

  • Identifies and resolves complex application issues and bugs.

  • Must be able to analyze/​translate business requirements into technical specifications and design effective technical solutions and execute projects to successful completion within budget and timeline.

  • Manage team to meet or exceed pre-defined SLAs.

  • Participate in client calls and projects as needed.

  • Perform other duties as required.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an equivalent field.​

  • 10+ years of experience managing global software development, testing and support staff.

  • Experience in translating large complex business requirements into technical design and executing it to successful completion.

  • Proficient in Open Systems COBOL development.

  • Proficient in Unix/Linux KSH scripting; Eclipse based IDE development.

  • Experience in Github and other source codes systems.

  • Execute resiliency, Lifecycle and technology projects (ex: DR fail and stay, Refactor unsupported software)

  • Advocate and implement best practices and improve team processes.

  • Experience in requirements analysis and system design.

  • Proven problem solving, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.

  • Experience with Design Patterns, Web Services and Agile development methodologies.

  • Self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly responsible.

  • Must be a faster learner and multi-tasker.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong oral and written communications skills.

  • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/career

Salary Range:

$120,000 - $202,500 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.

Job 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.

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