VP, Software Engineering and Development

State Street

Senior Full Stack Engineer in financial technology, leading design and development of mission-critical applications. Collaborating with multiple teams to ensure secure, scalable solutions in enterprise environments.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $217,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the design and development of cloud-native applications, with a strong focus on microservices, APIs, and DevSecOps practices. Proven ability to mentor engineering teams while ensuring compliance with security and operational standards in enterprise environments.

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Cloud-Native Application DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureRESTful API DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline ImplementationTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringFull-Stack DevelopmentEvent-Driven ArchitecturePerformance OptimizationDistributed SystemsScalability PatternsAutomated Testing FrameworksContainerizationOrchestration TechnologiesSecurity Compliance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingMentorshipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformDockerKubernetes

Industry Keywords

Wealth ManagementBrokerageCustodyFinancial ServicesEnterprise-Scale Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack applications supporting critical business capabilities
Architect and deliver modern, cloud-native applications leveraging microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems
Develop responsive, scalable, and secure front-end solutions using modern web frameworks and user-centric design principles
Design and implement high-performance backend services that support real-time transaction processing, data integration, and workflow automation
Build reusable components, frameworks, and shared services that accelerate delivery and promote engineering consistency
Drive adoption of cloud-native engineering practices, DevSecOps methodologies, and automated software delivery pipelines
Collaborate with Product and Business teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Ensure applications meet enterprise standards for security, compliance, resiliency, observability, and operational excellence
Lead technical design reviews, architecture discussions, and code quality initiatives across engineering teams
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineers while promoting engineering excellence and continuous learning
Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Security teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory and audit requirements
Support modernization and transformation initiatives, including migration of legacy platforms to cloud-native architectures

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience building enterprise-scale applications across frontend and backend technologies
Proven track record designing, developing, and operating highly available, mission-critical systems within large enterprise environments
Strong experience building cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Hands-on expertise developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven applications
Deep experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevSecOps practices
Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability patterns, performance optimization, and fault-tolerant architectures
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Experience mentoring engineers and driving engineering best practices across development organizations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance business priorities and technical excellence
Strong understanding of wealth management, brokerage, custody, or financial services platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans