Senior Software Engineer – Backend Platforms, Vice President (wealth Custody & Clearing)

State Street UK

Base: $120,000 - $202,500 annual; bonus/equity: el...
9+ years backend software engineering experience
Java spring boot microservices architecture
Aws cloud platform and kubernetes orchestration
This role involves architecting high-scale, low-latency distributed systems to support institutional grade custody and clearing services

Job Summary

  • This role involves architecting high-scale, low-latency distributed systems to support institutional grade custody and clearing services.
  • The successful candidate will operate at a staff or principal level to influence engineering standards across multiple teams and domains.
  • State Street offers competitive compensation including a salary range of $120,000 to $202,500 along with comprehensive benefits like 401K matching.

Matching Summary

This role involves architecting high-scale, low-latency distributed systems to support institutional grade custody and clearing services.

Salary

Base: $120,000 - $202,500 Annual; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual performance-based awards; Benefits: 401K match, insurance coverage, paid-time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 9+ years backend software engineering experience
  • Java Spring Boot microservices architecture
  • AWS cloud platform and Kubernetes orchestration
  • High availability fault tolerance system design
  • Event driven architectures with Kafka messaging

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in wealth management or brokerage domains
  • Knowledge of SEC FINRA GDPR regulatory standards
  • Mentoring senior engineers and technical leadership
  • Familiarity with monetary calculation precision requirements

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 9+ years of backend software engineering experience
  • Proven track record operating at Staff or Principal Engineer level

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