Principal Software Engineer I

What we are looking for:

A software developer to work within a small team of engineers that develop & support the FIX electronic financial communications for CRIMS. This developer will need to support multiple trading teams, develop customer requested enhancements, fix identified issues, and provide general support to support teams. The work will primarily be in Java and SQL. Looking forward, this developer will help migrate FIX services to cloud and container based technologies.

Why this role is important to us:
The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019. Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

• Drive technical excellence by working independently to analyze, design , develop, test, and debug large and complex software enhancements and solutions within Charles River's business and technical problem domains including modifications to core frameworks and other primary facilities critical to system operation
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers to create simple and sustainable software solutions for complex problems
• Provide thought leadership in the design of product architecture within and beyond the team's scope of responsibility
• Direct problem solving for projects or major phases of projects to resolve advanced software technical issues
• Develop, test, debug, and implement software programs, applications and projects using Java, C#, SQL, or other related software engineering languages as well as keeping abreast of emerging technologies impactful to CRDs business
• Provide informed guidance and critical analysis of proposed changes during code reviews
• Write unit and automation tests to ensure a high quality end product
• Identify ways of improving development test methodologies contribute to and related test methodology frameworks
• Conduct manual tests to ensure a high quality end product
• Provide expert level troubleshooting on large, mission critical client implementations
• Actively assist team leaders in the agile software development process by adhering to and advancing the CRD scrum methodology, including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Plan and coordinate cross-team activities groups to complete assignments
• Advise senior management on technical strategy
• Provide mentoring to junior and senior staff

Preferred qualifications and education:

• B.S. degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics or other technical course of study required. MS degree strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional software engineering experience
• At least 6 years of experience in core and enterprise java, including collections API, concurrency, JDBC and web services
• Extensive experience developing complex and high performing SQL code in Oracle and SQL-Server databases
• Knowledge of C# is a plus
• Experience in SpringBoot, Microservices and cloud technologies preferred
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, software development best practices, and ability to write clean and maintainable code
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience troubleshooting and fixing database and application performance issues is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to apply design patterns to solve real problems is preferred.
• Able to work well with peers in a collaborative team environment
• Prior experience with Agile development methodology is preferred

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, investments 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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help 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, experience and perspective 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 the 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 program 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 www.StateStreet.com/careers
Company: Charles River Development

COVID-19 Protocols: Complying with State Street's COVID-19 protocols is a condition of employment. Those requirements may vary depending on circumstances and legal requirements, and may include, without limitation, a requirement to be vaccinated (or have an accommodation), to disclose vaccination status, to provide evidence of vaccination status, etc.