Technical Lead, Vice President at State Street in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Who we are looking for

State Street Global Markets IT is looking for a hands on leader to be part of a Front Office Risk and Trading System for Foreign exchange trading. Ideal candidate would be an expert in Java, Kafka and distributed in-memory grids and has prior experience in building low latency real time business applications. Ability to work with a globally distributed team is a must.

Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex work opportunities available.

What you will be responsible for

As Tech. Lead you will

• Influence the architecture and technical design of the cross asset Front Office Position and Risk platform


• Design and develop the core common framework and associated foundational components as well as real time position and pnl functionality.


• Collaborate with other developers, business analysts, front office risk and analytics teams to craft elegant solutions to front office trading requirements


• Participate in regular code reviews with a focus on functional integrity, as well as extensibility and scalability

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Expert level knowledge in Java 11+


• Expertise with Spring Boot framework and hands on knowledge in building microservices based architectures.


• Expert level knowledge of Kafka: programming as well as design of topics , partitions etc.


• Expert at developing Unix scripts.


• Prior experience in building low latency realtime applications with high volume of data.


• Ability to build user interfaces using React and HTML5.


• Distributed transactional in memory grids such as Apache Ignite or similar.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology


• 10 years of relevant experience.

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:
$110,000 - $185,000 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.