Principal Developer, Charles River Development, Vice President

State Street's Charles River Development (CRD) is seeking a Principal Developer to join their team in London. This role is crucial in redesigning their OTC derivatives trading and valuation system to deliver a market-leading front-to-back solution. As part of the organization that created the first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, you'll be working on cutting-edge technology including AI and Blockchain.

The position requires an experienced software engineer with deep expertise in derivatives trading and valuation systems. You'll be working in an agile environment, first prototyping and then productionizing various system enhancements in collaboration with subject matter experts. The role involves significant backend development using technologies like Java, Python, and SQL, while working on cloud-native services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist with 10+ years of financial services experience who wants to make a significant impact at one of the world's largest financial institutions. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical care, insurance plans, and development programs. State Street has a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, offering a collaborative environment where employees can thrive while working on challenging technical problems.

The ideal candidate will have experience with valuation and pricing systems, event-driven architectures, and cloud services. You'll be working independently on complex projects while providing technical leadership through code reviews and architectural guidance. The position offers the chance to work on next-generation infrastructure while being part of a global organization that helps safeguard and steward investments for millions of people.