Software Developer - Front-Office Trading ( AVP

Work Locations

Burlington and Boston, MA;
Stamford, CT;
Clifton, NJ;
Princeton, NJ;
Berwyn, PA.

As a Front‑Office Developer, you will be an integral player of the Charles River implementation team. You will provide technical expertise and direction to implementation teams, ensuring proper implementation of Charles River’s IMS suite at our clients. This role is highly technical and spans XML messaging, Charles River Web Services API, ETL tool usage, Java and/or C# programming, and database administration tasks.

Our team is part of Charles River Development (CRD), which became part of State Street in 2018. CRD creates enterprise investment‑management software solutions for large institutions. We built the first open front‑to‑back platform – State Street Alpha – launched in 2019. Delivering next‑generation infrastructure and working with emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain is a key challenge for us.

• Java and C# programming
• Lead and manage multiple technical initiatives, potentially on multiple projects simultaneously
• Develop with a result‑driven approach while maintaining implementation schedules
• Participate in functional and technical requirements gathering and review
• Create, test, and correct inbound and outbound interfaces
• Collaborate with team members including business analysts, project managers, and customer staff
• Serve as a technical expert in implementation projects
• Contribute to technical documentation
• Travel to client sites throughout the United States and Canada (50‑80%)

• Java and C# programming
• Windows and Unix (Linux)
• Knowledge of ETL tools such as Kettle and Talend
• Experience with at least one SCM (Perforce is a plus)
• XML and XSLT
• Understanding of ERDs
• Tomcat configuration and optimization
• N‑tier application architecture
• SOAP/XML and messaging software like MQ Series, MSMQ, Sonic MQ, Open JMS, Kafka
• Deep knowledge of Oracle or MS SQL Server
• Perl
• Crystal Reports or SQL Server Reporting Services
• Self‑motivated and self‑driven
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent field
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced, team environment
• Experience in methodology‑based solution delivery and managing customers’ expectations
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to recognize long‑term solutions across multiple projects
• Detail‑oriented, multi‑tasking ability
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and solid client interaction skills

• Financial services industry experience
• Previous consulting background
• Previous OMS implementation experience
• System integration using ETL tools
• Experience with Azure and Snowflake

• A BA/BS degree in a business or technical field including Finance, Economics, Engineering or Computer Science
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the Financial / Software Services industry (Financial market information systems background preferred)
• Ability to travel to client sites throughout the United States and Canada; typical travel of 35‑50% (may exceed)

$90,000 - $157,500 per year (based on primary location; may differ if working in other locations).

State Street is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action 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.

Job : R-788236