Tech Lead, Vice President - State Street Investment Management

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead to support and drive technology initiatives within the Transition Management function of our Investment Management division.

The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Database technologies, with the ability to design, develop, and support enterprise-scale applications. The role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and global technology teams to deliver high-quality solutions that support key investment management processes.

The Tech Lead will be responsible for technical design, development oversight, code quality, solution delivery and managing & mentoring team members. A strong understanding of financial services and investment management workflows is highly desirable.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As the Tech Lead, you will

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of applications supporting Investment Management and Transition Management functions.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams and drive best practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and product owners to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Design and develop enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and relational database technologies.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to solution design decisions.
• Review code, enforce development standards, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Work closely with global teams to prioritize and deliver business-critical initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production and performance issues.
• Drive automation, process improvements, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and guide developers and contribute to team capability building.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to improve productivity and quality.
• Support application upgrades, releases, and ongoing maintenance activities.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Experience within Investment Management, Asset Management, Transition Management, Trading, Portfolio Management, or Capital Markets domains.
• Knowledge of investment workflows, portfolio data, securities, and financial instruments.
• Front-end/UI development experience using technologies such as Angular, React, or modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with messaging systems, distributed processing, and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms.
• Experience using AI-enabled development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Microsoft Copilot.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 12+ years of software development experience, with substantial experience in enterprise application development.
• Prior experience in Financial Services, Asset Management, Investment Management, or Capital Markets is highly preferred.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong experience with SQL, database design, performance tuning, and data modeling.
• Experience building and supporting distributed enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and integration frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud-native development and modern application architectures.
• Strong debugging, performance analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence architectural decisions.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to work on strategic technology platforms supporting a leading Investment Management organization.
• Exposure to global business and technology stakeholders.
• Opportunity to influence architecture, engineering standards, and platform modernization initiatives.
• Ability to combine deep technical expertise with investment management business knowledge.
• Leadership role with significant impact on delivery quality, engineering excellence, and future technology direction.

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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