Software Engineering & Development, VP

As a senior technical leader within DMC Technology, you will architect, design, and develop enterprise-scale applications spanning user experience, application services, APIs, and backend platforms. Operating at a Staff/Principal Engineer level, you will influence engineering strategy, solution architecture, and development standards across multiple teams and business domains.

You will partner closely with Product, Architecture, Data, Security, Risk, and Business stakeholders to deliver highly scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that meet the demanding requirements of financial services and wealth management platforms.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack applications supporting critical business capabilities.
• Architect and deliver modern, cloud-native applications leveraging microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems.
• Develop responsive, scalable, and secure front-end solutions using modern web frameworks and user-centric design principles.
• Design and implement high-performance backend services that support real-time transaction processing, data integration, and workflow automation.
• Build reusable components, frameworks, and shared services that accelerate delivery and promote engineering consistency.
• Drive adoption of cloud-native engineering practices, DevSecOps methodologies, and automated software delivery pipelines.
• Collaborate with Product and Business teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure applications meet enterprise standards for security, compliance, resiliency, observability, and operational excellence.
• Lead technical design reviews, architecture discussions, and code quality initiatives across engineering teams.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineers while promoting engineering excellence and continuous learning.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Security teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory and audit requirements.
• Support modernization and transformation initiatives, including migration of legacy platforms to cloud-native architectures.

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience building enterprise-scale applications across frontend and backend technologies.
• Proven track record designing, developing, and operating highly available, mission-critical systems within large enterprise environments.
• Strong experience building cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Hands-on expertise developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven applications.
• Deep experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability patterns, performance optimization, and fault-tolerant architectures.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving engineering best practices across development organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance business priorities and technical excellence.

Domain Expertise - Wealth & Financial Services

• Strong understanding of wealth management, brokerage, custody, or financial services platforms.
• Familiarity with financial transactions, portfolios, investment products, and market data ecosystems.
• Experience building systems requiring high precision, auditability, and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of securities processing, order management, trading workflows, or client servicing platforms.
• Experience supporting systems subject to regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of financial data integration, reporting, and operational workflows is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

Backend Technologies

• Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud
• REST APIs and Microservices Architecture
• Event-Driven Architecture and Messaging Platforms (Kafka, MQ)
• Distributed Systems Design

Frontend Technologies

• React, Angular, or similar modern JavaScript frameworks
• TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Responsive Web Design and Modern UI Frameworks

Cloud & DevOps

• AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP
• Kubernetes and Docker
• Terraform, CloudFormation, or Infrastructure as Code platforms
• CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab

Data Technologies

• PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle
• NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Cassandra
• Caching technologies including Redis or similar platforms

Engineering Practices

• Agile and DevSecOps methodologies
• Automated Testing and Quality Engineering
• Application Monitoring and Observability
• Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance, Why State Street
• Build institutional-grade platforms that power global wealth and financial services businesses.
• Influence architecture, engineering standards, and technology strategy at enterprise scale.
• Work with cutting-edge cloud, data, and digital technologies.
• Partner with senior technology, product, and business leaders across the organization.
• Lead transformational initiatives that directly impact clients, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $217,500 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.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street's comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans., We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

State Street's DMC Technology organization delivers institutional-grade custody, clearing, brokerage, and wealth management solutions to financial institutions, wealth managers, and broker-dealers globally. As we continue to modernize and expand our digital platforms, we are investing in cloud-native, API-first, and data-driven technologies that enable scalable growth, operational resilience, and exceptional client experiences., Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.