Senior Application Developer, State Street Global - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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Who we are looking for
Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex opportunities available

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest asset managers in the world.

We partner with many of the world's largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals througha rigorous, research-driven investment process.

With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles.

As pioneersin index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

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


What you will be responsible for
As 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 the business community with their use of our products and services.

What we value
These 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, MQ, and Active MQ
  • 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 the Software Development Lifecycle for Iterative, Agile, and traditional approaches
  • Experience with release management and an understanding of architectural schematics

Education & Preferred Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • 7+ years of experience required

Additional requirements:


  • Experience 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
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 changeand 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 Advisors

What 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, analysisand 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 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. We have a long historyof 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.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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