Software Engineering & Development Lead, Investment Accounting

State Street

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Princeton, NJ
Salary
$125,000–$215,000 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role $170k
$114k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $157,200–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

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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 207 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineering & Development Lead, Investment Accounting

Software Engineering & Development Lead, Vice President, will serve as an Application Engineering Agile Room Lead for a business-critical investment accounting platform. The role involves leading a software engineering team through the modernization of a legacy Windows-based Visual C++ system into a distributed architecture featuring Java-based services and web-based user experiences. Key responsibilities include overseeing solution design, production readiness, and agile delivery while mentoring talent and collaborating with global stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into scalable solutions. The candidate will utilize technologies including Java, Visual C++, Oracle DB (SQL/PL/SQL), ReactJS, Spring Boot, and Azure cloud services. Essential skills involve experience in event-driven architectures, microservices, and AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot. This role addresses complex portfolio accounting, financial reporting, and middle-office workflows within the financial services industry to ensure data integrity and operational stability.

What you'll do

  • Lead a software engineering team in enhancing and supporting a business-critical portfolio accounting application.
  • Drive the modernization of legacy Windows-based Visual C++ systems into distributed architectures with Java services and web interfaces.
  • Translate complex business and regulatory requirements into scalable, maintainable, and operationally resilient software solutions.
  • Oversee solution design, development cycles, production readiness, and overall operational stability for enterprise applications.
  • Manage Agile delivery activities including release planning, estimation, and prioritization across global teams.
  • Mentor engineering talent to foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Communicate technology strategy, project progress, dependencies, and risks to senior leadership.
  • Evaluate and integrate modern technologies like AI-assisted development tools, automation, and cloud services into the workflow.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (Advanced degree preferred).
  • 12+ years of experience developing enterprise applications and large-scale data processing solutions.
  • Strong programming background in Visual C++ and Java with experience modernizing legacy systems.
  • Experience leading Agile software delivery teams while adhering to SDLC, governance, and risk management processes.
  • Proficiency in Oracle DB (SQL, PL/SQL) and experience with multi-platform, multi-database, and multi-language environments.
  • Experience designing event-driven architectures, microservices, domain-driven design, and high-performance systems.
  • Knowledge of modern web technologies like ReactJS, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
  • Experience in the financial services industry with exposure to investment accounting or regulatory reporting (preferred).

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