Job Title
Senior Digital Engineer
Role Summary
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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 (1214 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)
About State Street
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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.
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