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State Street

Senior Java Developer, AVP

Boston, MA

Senior Java Application Developer, AVP

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate is a senior Java developer with excellent JEE, messaging and database development experience. Knowledge and experience of microservices architecture and Kubernetes is highly desirable.

Why this role is important to us:

Global Link, a division of State Street Global Market, is a leader in providing electronic trading platforms for multiple asset classes. Our platforms are used by 19 of the top 20 largest asset managers to execute trades, as well as manage post trade settlement processes.

The team develops sophisticated electronic trading systems handling hundreds of billions of dollars in AUM. The products are built on Java, Node.js and Oracle on the server side and modern web technologies on the front end. The product suite is expanding both vertically with new features and also horizontally into other businesses and new asset classes. We're also in a major re-architecture effort in adopting microservices architecture and AWS/Kubernetes.

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What you will be responsible for:

  • Great knowledge and experience with core java 11+ and JEE technologies such as concurrency, JDBC, Spring, Hibernate/JPA etc.
  • Strong skills with Object Oriented design and code refactoring. Good knowledge and experience of functional and reactive programming (FRP) is highly desirable.
  • Write clean and quality code.
  • Great knowledge and experience with data modeling and database development (SQL, PL/SQL).
  • Good knowledge and experience of microservices architecture and Kubernetes.
  • Strong communication skills and work ethics.
  • Passionate about professional software development.

What we value:

  • This is a hands-on developer positions within a small elite development team that moves very fast.
  • Among all technical skills, core java knowledge and experience as well as OO design skills is preference #1; JEE including JDBC, Spring, JPA/Hibernate #2; Microservices architecture and Kubernetes experience #3.
  • Knowledge and experience with messaging (RabbitMQ/Kafka), Redis, websocket is a big plus.

This is an exciting opportunity for somebody to join a cutting edge technology team with a product that is experiencing rapid growth.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree supporting the IT field is required
  • 5+ years of experience of IT experience with core java 11+ and JEE technologies such as concurrency, JDBC, Spring, Hibernate/JPA etc., is required
  • Strong skills with Object Oriented design and code refactoring. Good knowledge and experience of functional and reactive programming (FRP) is highly desirable.
  • Write clean and quality code.
  • Great knowledge and experience with data modeling and database development (SQL, PL/SQL).
  • Good knowledge and experience of microservices architecture and Kubernetes.
  • Strong communication skills and work ethics.
  • Passionate about professional software development.

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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:
$90,000 - $142,500 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.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: StateStreet-R-749130
Employment Type: Full Time