Senior Digital Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Job Title   Senior Digital Engineer  Role Summary    &   Role Description   We are seeking a highly experienced  Java Developer  with  14+ years of hands-on development experience  and a strong foundation in  solution architecture . The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with architectural thinking to design, build, and scale robust enterprise-grade systems. This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into high-quality technical solutions.  Key Responsibilities   Technical Leadership & Architecture   - Lead the  design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance Java-based solutions   - Define  solution architecture , including application, integration, data, and deployment architectures  - Drive  technology choices , architectural patterns, and design standards across teams  - Review and approve  high-level designs (HLD)  and  low-level designs (LLD)   - Ensure alignment with  enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards   Development & Engineering Excellence   - Hands-on development using  Java (latest LTS versions)  and modern frameworks  - Design and develop  microservices-based architectures  using Spring Boot / Spring Cloud  - Ensure high code quality through  code reviews, design reviews, and automated testing   - Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability  - Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across environments  Cloud, DevOps & Integration   - Design cloud-native solutions on platforms such as  AWS, Azure, or GCP   - Work with  CI/CD pipelines , containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)  - Architect and implement  RESTful APIs , event-driven systems, and integrations  - Ensure observability using logging, monitoring, and tracing tools  Collaboration & Mentorship   - Act as a  technical mentor  for senior and junior developers  - Collaborate with  product, business, and QA teams  to deliver end-to-end solutions  - Participate in architecture forums, technical discussions, and roadmap planning  - Support pre-sales, feasibility analysis, and technical estimations when required  Core/Must have skills   Core Technologies    Java (12–14 years)  with strong understanding of JVM internals, concurrency, and performance tuning     Spring Framework  (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Cloud)     Microservices architecture  and distributed systems design     REST APIs , JSON, OpenAPI/Swagger  Data & Integration   Relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and  NoSQL databases  (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis)    Messaging and streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)    Experience with data consistency, transactions, and caching strategies  Architecture & Design   Solid understanding of  design patterns ,  SOLID principles , and  domain-driven design (DDD)     Experience with  event-driven architecture ,  CQRS , and  hexagonal/clean architecture     Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, SSL, OWASP)  Cloud & DevOps   Strong experience with at least one cloud platform:  AWS / Azure / GCP     Docker, Kubernetes, Helm    CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)    Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation – preferred)  Ability to balance  hands-on coding  with  architectural responsibilities   Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  Ownership mindset with a focus on quality and long-term maintainability  Good to have skills   Experience in  high-availability and high-throughput systems   Exposure to  TOGAF or other architecture frameworks   Experience working in  Agile / SAFe environments   Certifications in  Java, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), or Architecture   Blockchain Platforms:  Exposure in Ethereum, Polkadot, Solana, or similar blockchain platforms.  Work Schedule   Hybrid  Keywords (If any)    Java, Architecture  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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