- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- VP
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications across cloud, web, and distributed systems environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on full-stack engineer with strong expertise in ReactJS and NextJS, solid experience building services with NodeJS, and working knowledge of Java-based backend development. This role requires someone who can collaborate with business stakeholders, modernize legacy platforms, build scalable applications and services, and deliver high-quality software solutions from concept to production.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development & Architecture
- Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable full-stack applications.
- Build and maintain cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
- Modernize legacy applications and migrate systems to contemporary architectures.
- Develop and maintain RESTful and gRPC service integrations.
- Implement data persistence layers and optimize application performance.
Front-End Engineering
- Create responsive web applications using ReactJS, NextJS, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript.
- Translate UX/UI designs into high-quality user experiences.
- Develop reusable UI components and maintain frontend standards.
- Collaborate closely with product, design, and business teams.
Cloud & DevOps
- Design and support solutions running on AWS cloud infrastructure.
- Implement containerized deployments using Docker and cloud orchestration platforms.
- Improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
- Monitor application health and performance using observability tools.
Data & Analytics
- Design and optimize relational database solutions.
- Develop ETL processes and data integration workflows.
- Create dashboards and monitoring solutions that provide operational insights.
- Support analytics and reporting requirements.
Quality & Engineering Excellence
- Develop automated tests and maintain high code quality standards.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
- Drive engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Experience
- Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications.
- Experience in financial services, fintech, capital markets, payments, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
- Proven track record modernizing legacy platforms and implementing cloud solutions.
Technical Skills
Frontend
- ReactJS
- NextJS
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Vue.js
- HTML5
- CSS3
Full Stack & Backend
- NodeJS
- Java
- Spring JPA
- REST APIs
- Microservices Architecture
- Maven
- Docker
Databases
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- SQL Server
- MySQL
- Relational Database Design
- SQL Optimization
Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS (ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, SQS)
- Containerization
- CI/CD Processes
- Cloud-Native Architecture
Monitoring & Operations
- Splunk
- Datadog
- Kibana
- Application Performance Monitoring
- Production Support
AI-Assisted Development
- Experience leveraging AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar technologies to accelerate software delivery.
Desired Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to balance strategic architecture thinking with hands-on development.
- Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability.
- Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction.
- Continuous learning mindset and passion for emerging technologies.
Success Measures
- Delivery of reliable, scalable software solutions.
- Successful modernization of legacy systems.
- Improved application performance and operational efficiency.
- Enhanced developer productivity through automation and best practices.
- High-quality user experiences and customer satisfaction.
- Strong collaboration across engineering, product, and business teams
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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