Officer, Software Engineer – Front Office

State Street

Junior Software Developer at State Street Investment Management contributing to front office technology platforms with mentorship from senior developers.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $118,750 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, test, debug, and support software applications and components under the guidance of senior developers
Learn and contribute across the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and production support
Build and enhance applications supporting Equity portfolio construction, analytics, and implementation workflows
Take instruction well, incorporate feedback constructively, and apply best practices shared by senior team members
Collaborate closely with senior developers, product partners, and business users to deliver practical technical solutions
Assist in developing analytics-driven capabilities, data tools, and workflow enhancements that improve investment processes and decision-making
Develop skills in C#, SQL, Python, and related technologies used by the team
Maintain high standards of quality through unit testing, code reviews, documentation, and adherence to team development standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or other technical course of study required
0–4 years of software development experience, including internships, co-ops, or full-time roles
Foundational programming skills in C#, Python, SQL, or related technologies
Strong willingness to learn and grow in both software engineering practices and the investment technology domain
Ability to take direction well, respond positively to feedback, and work effectively in a closely mentored environment
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to work well with peers in a collaborative team environment
Exposure to APIs, data integration, software architecture concepts, or DevOps practices is a plus
Interest in financial services, asset management, or front-office technology is a plus
Demonstrated interest in and hands-on use of AI tools to support software development, such as improving coding efficiency, testing, documentation, or analysis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

C#PythonSQLUnit TestingCode ReviewsDocumentationData IntegrationAPIsSoftware ArchitectureDevOps

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailWillingness to LearnConstructive Feedback Reception