We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer II (Vice President) in Java at Charles River Development, a role that demands technical authority and senior individual contributor status. This position involves driving architecture, strategy, and engineering excellence across major platforms, blending hands-on development with enterprise-level leadership. Responsibilities include defining system architecture, leading complex software design and development, establishing governance practices, and collaborating closely with product management and executive stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in large-scale cloud-native enterprise platforms, expert proficiency in Java, and a strong background in financial services. They should also possess deep understanding of distributed systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a highly regulated environment.
Skills
Java
Oracle
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
CI/CD
Kubernetes
Docker
AWS
Azure
Git
Agile
Scrum
Python
C++
C#
Machine Learning
AI
Financial Services
Cloud Computing
Database Design
What you'll do
Define and evolve system architecture and engineering best practices across teams.
Lead complex enhancements spanning multiple components and teams.
Establish and enforce technical governance practices for code quality.
Champion automated testing, CI/CD, observability, and operational excellence.
Serve as a principal technical authority for key initiatives or core modules.
What we're looking for
Extensive experience designing and building large-scale cloud-native enterprise platforms.
Expert-level proficiency in Java or equivalent object-oriented programming languages.
Strong database and data modeling skills with experience in Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar databases.
Demonstrated ability to operate as a principal-level individual contributor with broad organizational impact.
Deep understanding of cloud-based and distributed systems, including performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience.
Significant experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, shaping processes rather than just following them.
Strong background in financial services or related technical domain preferred.
Market check
Salary context
This
$120,000–$202,500
range sits above
13%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$260,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$168,500–$215,850
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About State Street
State Street Corporation is one of the world''s largest custodian banks and asset managers, providing investment servicing, investment management, and investment research to institutional investors. Industry: Financial Services & Asset Custody
State Street currently has
133 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$110,000–$180,000
across 131 roles with salary data.