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# Principal Software Engineer, VP

- **Company:** State Street
- **Location:** Burlington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Database Applications, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7613495d6b709454

## About the Role

* B.S. degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics or other technical course of study required. MS degree strongly preferred., * A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional software engineering experience
 * A minimum of 6 years of experience in financial services developing solutions for Portfolio Management, Trading, Compliance, Post-Trade, IBOR or Wealth Management is strongly desired
 * Authoritative experience with object-oriented programming, compiler or interpreter technologies, embedded systems, operating systems, relational databases (RDBMS), scripting and new/advanced programming languages
 * Demonstrated problem solving abilities involving multi-tiered, high-performance database applications
 * Demonstrated ability to design and develop simple software solutions to business and technical problems of high complexity
 * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
 * Able to work well with peers in a collaborative team environment
 * A minimum of 5 years working with an Agile development methodology

## Description

* Drive technical excellence by working independently to analyze, design, develop, test, and debug large and complex software enhancements and solutions within Charles River's business and technical problem domains including modifications to core frameworks and other primary facilities critical to system operation
 * Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers to create simple and sustainable software solutions for complex problems
 * Provide thought leadership in the design of product architecture within and beyond the team's scope of responsibility
 * Direct problem solving for projects or major phases of projects to resolve advanced software technical issues
 * Develop, test, debug, and implement software programs, applications and projects using Java, C#, SQL, JavaScript, or other related software engineering languages as well as keeping abreast of emerging technologies impactful to CRDs business
 * Provide informed guidance and critical analysis of proposed changes during code reviews
 * Write unit and automation tests to ensure a high quality end product
 * Identify ways of improving development test methodologies contribute to and related test methodology frameworks
 * Conduct manual tests to ensure a high quality end product
 * Provide expert level troubleshooting on large, mission critical client implementations
 * Actively assist team leaders in the agile software development process by adhering to and advancing the CRD scrum methodology, including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
 * Plan and coordinate cross-team activities groups to complete assignments
 * Advise senior management on technical strategy
 * Provide mentoring to junior and senior staff


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