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Application Development / Maintenance, AVP

State Street

State Street

Quincy, MA, USA
Posted on May 29, 2024

Who we are looking for

State Street is looking for an application developer with 5+ years’ experience for the Multi Currency Horizon Accounting Team, a part of Global Technology Services. This is a hands-on development position for a candidate with proven record of software development and execution excellence.

The candidate has experience in Financial Services, Accounting and has supported Front/Middle/Back-office business units/clients. The Application Developer will be a completely hands-on developer, developing in SQL, PL1, Cobol, will be able to provide production support for implemented solutions and will work with cross-functional teams.. The candidate has excellent development and problem-solving skills, someone with creativity and self-motivation to deliver on mission critical projects with tight timelines and competing priorities.

What you will be responsible for

  • Total years of experience must include some Financial technology and at least 3 years of experience with Db2
  • Demonstrated experience with COBOL, PL/I, SQL, JCL, MQ, CICS, DB2, JIRA and RTC
  • Proven knowledge of financial services and accounting
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze business requirements and develop solutions to the business needs;
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner, both written and orally;
  • Proven ability to be a team player with a positive attitude, enthusiasm, initiative, and self-motivation; and
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet aggressive timelines.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+years of experience in Information Technology
  • Experience in financial industry working on Front, Middle, Back Office functions.
  • Experience in agile delivery & adhering to SDLC processes is required
  • Strong team ethics and team player.
  • Strong communication (verbal and written) both internally and with vendors.
  • Focus and desire to deliver high quality service.
  • Ability to work in a high pressured and time sensitive environment

Additional requirements

  • This is a hybrid position – 4 days in office, 1 day work from home

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 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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

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.