About this opportunity
State Street lists this Senior Lead Software Engineer – Custody & Securities Processing opportunity in quincy, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Who We Are Looking For
We are modernizing a mission-critical custody and securities processing platform supporting high-volume post-trade operations. The platform processes large-scale financial transactions with stringent requirements for availability, resiliency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance across both legacy and modern technology environments.
We are modernizing a mission-critical custody and securities processing platform supporting high-volume post-trade operations. The platform processes large-scale financial transactions with stringent requirements for availability, resiliency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance across both legacy and modern technology environments.
This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who
Leads high-performing engineering teams responsible for mission-critical financial platforms
Navigates complex technical and operational challenges in high-volume transaction processing environments
Influences technology strategy, platform evolution, and modernization initiatives
Drives architectural decisions, integration patterns, and engineering best practices across the organization
What You Will Be Responsible For
Engineering Leadership and Delivery
Establish and drive architectural direction, integration strategies, and engineering best practices across critical business platforms
Build, develop, and lead high-performing engineering teams focused on quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Own delivery outcomes for mission-critical platform capabilities, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and reliability
Partner with product, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver solutions across complex, interconnected workflows and regulatory environments
Drive platform evolution through modernization initiatives, process optimization, and technology lifecycle management
What We Value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
Leadership experience overseeing mission-critical enterprise platforms
Expertise in transaction processing, systems integration, and architecture
Success leading platform modernization and transformation initiatives
Experience with both legacy and modern technologies
Strong technical, delivery, and people leadership skills
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Experience:10+ years of software development experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior technical leadership role
Agile delivery experience in large-scale enterprise environments
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Work Requirement
Onsite 4 days a week in office and one day remote
Standard business hours aligned to project and stakeholder needs (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
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.
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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. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement
Job Application Disclosure
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Worksite address
quincy, MA, 02171, US
Who can apply
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