Application Development Lead, Assistant Vice President, State Street Investment Management

State Street Investment Management (formerly State Street Global Advisors) is seeking an Application Development Lead, AVP to join the Global Funds Management (GFM) Engineering team within the Chief Operating Officer (COO) organization.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role with responsibility for application architecture, engineering delivery, and operational excellence in support of Global Funds Management business functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in solution design and implementation, contributing directly to critical engineering workstreams while leading by example.

The position involves new software development and requires experience in financial software or a strong understanding of and interest in financial markets. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a senior, high-performing engineering team and help deliver complex, business-critical applications in the financial services domain.

This role follows a hybrid working model, requiring four days per week onsite at our Krakow or Gdansk offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead and senior individual contributor within a team of experienced engineers
• Analyze, design, develop, test, and debug complex software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Python, and SQL
• Build and maintain data-driven applications leveraging Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Redshift databases
• Collaborate closely with geographically distributed, cross-functional technology and business teams
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for business-critical functions
• Ensure high-quality delivery through unit testing, automation testing, and manual test execution
• Design and lead the implementation of DevOps practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines and environment setup (Development, QA, UAT, Production, and Disaster Recovery)
• Evaluate and advance the use of agentic AI frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the enterprise software development lifecycle (eSDLC)
• Coach and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and engineering excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred
• Strong object-oriented design expertise, including design patterns, SOLID principles, and modern engineering best practices
• Strong proficiency in Java (preferred) and/or Python, with experience building scalable, high-performance services
• 8+ years of software engineering experience delivering large-scale, distributed enterprise applications using Java, Python, Spring Boot, and Microservices
• 3+ years of experience designing and deploying applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with relational databases
• Experience contributing to operating model design, process definition, or complex cross-functional initiatives
• Proven execution skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Clear, structured communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at multiple levels of seniority
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment, leading multiple workstreams concurrently
• Practical experience with AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) is a plus
• This role requires weekly office presence

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 fulfil 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 Investment Management

What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Investment Management 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. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world’s largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care.

Our Mission. At State Street Investment Management, 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. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.

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. And 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.

Company: State Street Investment Management

Minimum Salary:​

zł182 004 Annual

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.​

Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.​

In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.​

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We Offer:​

• Permanent contract from day one​

• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)​

• Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)​

• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan​

• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs​

• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice​

• Variety of well-being programs​

• Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

About State Street

Across 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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