About this role
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an Officer-level, hands-on Software Development Engineer to work on Transaction Services Platforms. These mission-critical platforms support Middle Office and Back Office functions by processing, validating, enriching, and reconciling transaction and reference data across multiple systems.
The role is ideal for an engineer with 5+ years of Java/J2EE development experience who enjoys working on large-scale, high-volume transaction systems and taking ownership from design through production support.
Design and deliver scalable, reliable Java solutions for transaction processing and reconciliation
Take end-to-end ownership from requirements and design through deployment and support
Apply TDD, CI/CD, automation, and engineering best practices to improve quality and delivery speed
What You Will Be Responsible For
Solution Design & Development
Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and global engineering teams to gather and clarify functional and technical requirements.
Design and implement solutions for new features, enhancements, and regulatory changes across Transaction Services Platforms.
Develop high-quality, maintainable, and testable code in line with enterprise engineering standards.
Analyze production data, logs, and metrics to validate solutions and ensure functional correctness.
Contribute to technical design, code reviews, and continuous improvement of platform architecture and engineering practices.
Execution, Quality & Support
Apply TDD, CI/CD, and automated testing throughout the software development lifecycle.
Support UAT, production deployment, and ongoing production issues, including incident analysis and remediation.
Deliver solutions for high-volume, time-sensitive processing and complex exception workflows under strict availability, accuracy, and audit requirements.
Protect straight-through processing, regulatory-grade data quality, system stability, data integrity, and operational resilience while meeting aggressive delivery timelines.
Collaboration & Ownership
Communicate delivery status, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders.
Collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability from design through production support.
Promote a culture of quality, automation, and continuous improvement.
What We Value
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
A proactive team player with clear and effective communication skills.
A quality-focused engineering mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
The ability to work effectively in an Agile/Scrum environment.
The ability to balance delivery speed with stability, accuracy, and maintainability.
Education & Preferred Qualifications/Skills
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of Java/J2EE application development experience.
Strong understanding of object-oriented analysis and design, including common design patterns.
Solid experience with relational databases and SQL.
Hands-on experience with Spring or Spring Boot.
Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum software development environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with messaging technologies, including MQ and Kafka.
Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, Angular, or React.
Knowledge of financial transaction processing, reconciliation, or data platforms.
Experience supporting high-volume, business-critical applications in production.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
Good oral and written English communication skills.
About State Street
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.
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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