Job Description
Who we are looking for
We are modernizing a mission-critical custody and securities processing platform supporting high-volume post-trade operations. The platform processes large-scale financial transactions with stringent requirements for availability, resiliency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance across both legacy and modern technology environments.
We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager with strong technical leadership experience to lead engineering teams responsible for advancing our high-throughput custody platform.
This role is ideal for someone who:
Leads high-performing teams delivering mission-critical mainframe and hybrid solutions
Solves complex challenges across high-volume, mainframe-centric environments
Influences technology direction across mainframe modernization and platform architecture
Leads design for mainframe and hybrid architectures, driving system and integration patterns
What you will be responsible for
Engineering Leadership and Delivery
Leads design for mainframe and hybrid architectures, driving system and integration patterns
Lead and mentor engineering teams, driving strong engineering standards, quality, and operational excellence
Own end-to-end delivery for critical platform capabilities across design, development, testing, deployment, and support
Drive ongoing platform modernization through workflow optimization, enhanced system integration, automation, and technology lifecycle improvements
Partner with product and operations teams to manage delivery across complex, interconnected business processes
Provide technical leadership across platform architecture, data platforms, application integration, performance, resiliency, and production stability
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
Experience supporting high-throughput, business-critical platforms
Strong understanding of enterprise transaction processing, application integration, and data-intensive systems
Experience leading platform modernization and transformation initiatives
Ability to balance technical leadership, delivery execution, and team development
Strength navigating regulatory and operational constraints
Education & Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of software engineering experience with leadership responsibility
Proven track record delivering complex platform modernization and technology initiatives
Experience leading end-to-end delivery across integrated enterprise systems
Agile delivery experience in large-scale enterprise environments
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Work Requirement
Onsite 4 days a week in office and one day remote
Standard business hours aligned to project and stakeholder needs(8am to 5pm)
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $217,500 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: 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); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
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About State StreetAcross the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in technology or program management roles within financial services
- 6+ years of experience working in an Agile ecosystem
- Proven technology leadership experience supporting custody platforms or securities processing
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- Experience delivering large, complex, global technology programs
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a standout component, highlighted by a 401(k) match described as 100% on the first 6% of base salary. This is positioned as a meaningful offset to less competitive cash compensation for some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off are portrayed as relatively robust, with references to multi-week vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and additional days tied to wellness or volunteering. This breadth is repeatedly treated as a tangible part of total rewards beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits are presented as extensive, including the BeWell program, fitness discounts, onsite or supported health resources, and financial counseling. These offerings are depicted as strengthening the overall benefits proposition even when pay satisfaction is tepid.
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