Principal Software Engineer, VP

Who We Are Looking For30 trillion dollars in assets are managed on Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS) by 38,000+ professionals in 30+ countries. The portfolio management platform offers a scalable, state-of-the-art set of functions, enabling various user types from Portfolio Managers to high-powered institutional Traders to construct and manage large and diverse portfolios. The platform services both Institutional and Wealth Management clients. The risk team provides critical insights to the portfolio manager to make better investment decisions that optimize return while reducing overall volatility.Why This Role Is Important To UsThis position will become a critical contributor and take ownership of designing and implementing these complex investment management workflows leveraged by some of the largest participants in the industry. This position will be a full stack developer working on projects of rich functionality, web services, writing test and performance automation, improving system scalability, and performance. The team maintains a highly collaborative work environment.What We ValueThe company is migrating its architecture to cloud-based solutions. As part of this effort, you will work on some of the following technologies: Azure, gRPC, React, Angular, Kubernetes, Kafka, and micro-services.What You Will Be Responsible ForDrive 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, SQL, JavaScript or other related software engineering languages.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 and contribute to 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 to complete assignments.Advise senior management on technical strategy.Provide mentoring to junior and senior staff.Education & Preferred QualificationsB.S. degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or other technical course of study required. MS degree strongly preferred.10 years of progressively responsible professional software engineering experience preferably in a financial services product delivery setting.4 to 7 years of experience in financial services developing solutions for Portfolio Management, Trading, Compliance, Post-Trade, IBOR, or Wealth Management is strongly desired.Authoritative experience with object-oriented programming, microservices, cloud technologies, and relational databases (RDBMS), scripting, and new/advanced programming languages.Able to contribute to complex design specs in consultation with senior staff.Able to work on medium to large projects with no supervision and on more complex tasks with minimal oversight.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Able to work well with peers in a collaborative team environment.A minimum of 5 years working with an Agile development methodology strongly desired.About State StreetWhat 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, investment 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 by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. 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, experiences, and perspectives 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 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 programs, 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.Salary Range$110,000 - $185,000 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.Job ID: R-734505

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