Lead Development Engineer (Server Side) for BestX product, VP

Who we are looking for

Responsible for implementation and delivery of new server-side components, microservices, web APIs, 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 enables our business to deliver data and insights to clients. We are driving digital transformation and expanding capabilities using cloud, AI, and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued. Join us to grow your technical skills, solve real problems, and make an industry impact.

As Lead Development Engineer (Server Side) for the BestX product, VP

• Implement and deliver server-side components, microservices, web APIs, and enhancements.
• Exhibit skills in Agile, cloud-based development, databases, and server-side technologies.
• Develop understanding of Transaction Cost Analysis and benchmarks for MiFID and MiFIR.
• Maintain and enhance applications, influence technology decisions.
• Own tasks and see them through completion.
• Establish best practices, clean code, and design patterns.
• Drive organizational change and advocate for Test Driven Development and CI/CD.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Core/Must have skills

• 15+ years programming experience in languages like Java, C++, or C# with object-oriented design, distributed systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
• Experience designing and building high-volume, latency-sensitive APIs, with knowledge of multi-threading, data structures, grid computing, and messaging middleware.
• Contributed to architecture and system design, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud infrastructure.

Good to have skills

• Knowledge of FX, Fixed Income, Equity, or Derivatives products.
• KDB experience.
• Understanding of modern JavaScript build tools like node, npm, webpack, etc.

About State Street

State Street is a leading custodian bank and asset manager, serving clients worldwide for over two centuries. We provide investment servicing, data analytics, research, trading, and management.

Work, Live and Grow

We strive to create a great work environment with competitive benefits, flexible work programs, and development opportunities.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility

We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment. We support community engagement, volunteerism, and employee networks. State Street is an equal opportunity employer.

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