Senior Java Developer - Assistant Manager

Role Summary:

Global Markets business has embarked on a technology transformation project to replace legacy front office applications with an extensible new applications. This role is responsible for development of this application closely working as part of global team. We are looking for a Senior Java/Spark Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications. This includes roles and responsibilities of managing Java/Java EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing. The Senior Associate is a hands‑on senior developer role responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high‑quality, high‑performance applications and data solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Databricks, Apache Spark, and AWS.

The role contributes to building scalable, secure, and AI‑ready platforms while strictly adhering to banking standards, design patterns, data quality requirements, and enterprise engineering practices. This role operates within Global Technology Services (GTS) and works closely with AVPs, architects, QA officers, and cross‑functional technology teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Application Development

• Design and develop enterprise‑grade Java and Spring Boot applications following approved design patterns and clean architecture principles.
• Build and maintain REST APIs and microservices with a focus on performance, scalability, and security.
• Adhere to bank technology standards, security controls, and SDLC governance requirements.
• Participate actively in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Data Engineering & Platform Development

• Develop and enhance Databricks and Apache Spark pipelines for batch and scalable data processing.
• Implement efficient data transformation, ingestion, and validation logic.
• Ensure strong data quality by implementing checks for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness.
• Optimize Spark jobs and cloud resources for fast‑performing and cost‑effective solutions.

Performance, Quality & Reliability

• Build solutions with a strong focus on high performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Support performance testing, tuning, and optimization of applications and data pipelines.
• Work closely with QA teams to resolve defects and improve testability.
• Ensure production‑ready code with proper logging, monitoring, and exception handling.

AI & Modern Technology Adoption

• Build platforms and services that are AI‑ready, supporting data consumption for analytics and machine learning use cases.
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to integrate latest technologies, frameworks, and tools responsibly.
• Continuously enhance technical skills and stay current with modern Java, cloud, data, and AI ecosystems.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work in Agile / DevOps delivery models, contributing to sprint planning, development, and releases.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Support production deployments and address issues with accountability and ownership.

Required Skills & Experience:

Experience

• 7–10+ years of experience as a hands‑on developer in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience working in banking or regulated technology environments (preferred).

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
• Hands‑on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark
• Experience building and deploying solutions on AWS
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, microservices, and clean architecture
• Strong SQL and data processing skills
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and DevOps practices

Good to Have Skills:

• Exposure to AI / ML use cases or data platforms supporting analytics
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization
• Familiarity with data governance and quality frameworks
• Agile / Scrum experience
• Strong banking domain knowledge

Key Success Indicators:

• Consistent delivery of high‑quality, performant, and compliant code
• Strong data quality and stable production releases
• Ability to adopt and apply modern technologies effectively
• Positive contribution to team velocity and engineering standards

Why this role is important to us:

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

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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