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Java Technical Lead, AVP

State Street

State Street

Software Engineering, IT
Boston, MA, USA
Posted on Mar 13, 2025
Who we are looking for

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

Senior Technical Lead with specific Java, Oracle, and Micro services skills for trading application development. Analyzes, designs, develops and maintains software applications to support business units.

Requires knowledge of Core Java, Micro services , REST, Test Driven Design, Oracle SQL,PL/SQL, GIT, JUnit, Sonar,Jenkins, MQ , KAFKA

Nice to Have: AWS, React JS, Unix , Shell Scripting, Quartz Scheduling, Spring Batch and No SQL experience

What you will be responsible for

  • Expected to spend 80% of the time on hands-on development, design and architecture and remaining 20% on guiding the team on technology and removing other impediments Capital Markets Projects experience preferred Provides advanced technical expertise in analyzing, designing, estimating, and developing software applications to project schedule.
  • Oversees systems design and implementation of most complex design components.
  • Creates project plans and deliverables and monitors task deadlines.
  • Oversees, maintains and supports existing software applications.
  • Provides subject matter expertise in reviewing, analyzing, and resolving complex issues. Designs and executes end to end system tests of new installations and/or software prior to release to minimize failures and impact to business and end users.
  • Responsible for resolution, communication, and escalation of critical technical issues.
  • Prepares user and systems documentation as needed. Identifies and recommends Industry best practices. Serves as a mentor to junior staff.
  • Acts as a technical lead/mentor for developers in day to day and overall project areas.
  • Ability to lead a team of agile developers.
  • Worked in a complex deadline driven project with minimal supervision. Ability to architect/design/develop with minimum requirements by effectively coordinating activities between business analysts, scrum leads, developers and managers.
  • Ability to provide agile status notes on day to day project tasks

What we value

  • Experienced, highly skilled in the following technologies as an architect/design lead and developer level. Core Java, Tomcat or another J2EE application server, Oracle, GIT, JUnit, Jenkins, MQ, Kafka, AWS languages and other open-source technologies etc..
  • End to end understanding of software architecture, design, development and implementation.
  • Strong Practical experience using Scrum, Agile modelling and adaptive software development.
  • Continuous integration and build process, test automation and deployment experience
  • Ability to understand and grasp the big picture of system components.
  • Experience building environment and architecture and design guides and architecture and application blueprints.

Education and Preferred Qualification

  • Bachelor's in computer science,
  • Relevant working experience should be 6 + years

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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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 program 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:

$90,000 - $142,500 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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