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
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