Senior Software Development Engineer (Server Side) for BestX product, AVP

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Who we are looking for
Responsible for implementation and delivery of new server side components, micro services, web api, and enhancements to the BestX product.

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.

As Senior Software Development Engineer (Server Side) for BestX product, AVP
the ideal candidate will be:

  • Responsible for implementation and delivery of new server side components, micro services, web api, and enhancements to the BestX product.
  • Exhibit superior skills in modern Agile, Cloud-based, Server side, DB, Development.
  • Develop understanding in the area of Transaction Cost Analysis and key benchmarks required for MiFID and MiFIR.
  • Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the application and influencing technology decisions.
  • Responsible for taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through completion.
  • Responsible for establishing best practices, clean-code and design patterns.
  • Be passionate about driving change through an organization.
  • A proponent of Test Driven Development always striving to Shift Left so as to facilitate effective CI/CD.


Education & Preferred Qualifications
Core/Must have skills

  • 10+ Years Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design, distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases such as PostGres, Oracle, Distributed Cache, messaging.
  • Extensive experience in building low-level APIs for high-volume, latency sensitive applications, having experience in multi-threading, data structures, grid computing, and message oriented middle-ware.
  • Experience contributing to the architecture and design (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems.
  • Hands-on experience working with AWS and/or other modern cloud based infrastructure.


Good to have skills

  • Knowledge/expertise in FX/Fixed Income/Equity/ Equity Derivatives products.
  • KDB.
  • Exposure and understanding in one or more of the modern JavaScript build tool chain using things like node, npm, rush, yarn, webpack, babel, cyprus.


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/careers
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