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Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development)

Senior Application Developer - State Street Global Advisors, AVP

Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development), Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Who we are looking for

We are seeking a senior software developer with business analysis skills and support experience to join our portfolio construction team in State Street Global Advisors. The candidate will provide technical solutions and co-ordinate work effort with other teams. The candidate will work closely with investment managers, development, database architecture and Infrastructure teams. The position is located in Boston, MA.

Due to the role requirements, this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex opportunities available.

What you will be responsible forAs Senior Application Developer you will:Possess strong problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills.Work closely with business users and Development, Quality Assurance, and Infrastructure teams.Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze requirements and propose optimal solutions that adhere to the team's methodology.Deliver successfully within an Agile environment as well as demonstrate the flexibility and adaptability to operate successfully in such an environment.Communicate with all parties involved including senior management, developers, architects, and end users, who may be based in different locations and time zones.Coordinate the work of a small team of developers, potentially in different locations and time zones.Take ownership of small to medium projects and run them from inception to completion.Provide technical support to the business community with their use of our products and services.

What we valueThese skills will help you succeed in this role:Core Java / J2EE technologies such as concurrency, JDBC, Spring, Hibernate, etc., Python.Messaging frameworks including Kafka, JMS, and SQS.AWS Cloud architecture, including EC2, S3, RDS, LAMBDA, etc.Excellent knowledge and experience of Microservices architecture, Docker, and Kubernetes.Experience with data modeling and database development (SQL, PL/SQL).Good knowledge and experience of microservices architecture and Kubernetes.Development and build tools (GIT, Jenkins, Maven, etc.).Knowledge of Front, Middle and back-office functions and applications.Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle for Iterative, Agile, and traditional approaches.Experience with release management and an understanding of architectural schematics.

Education & Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.8+ years of experience required.

Additional requirementsExperience in Financial Services, Portfolio management highly preferred.Experience working with remote offshore teams based in India or China would be helpful.Experience with vendor integrations a plus.Are you the right candidate? Yes!We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfill all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data-driven decisions, and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

About State Street Global AdvisorsWhat We Do.

As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world's governments, institutions, and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis, and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions.Our Mission.

At State Street Global Advisors our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are driven by a desire to help our clients, and those who rely on them, achieve a better future.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.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.Salary Range:$100,000 - $160,000 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr