Principal Software Engineer, Charles River Development, Vice President

State Street

Jun 26, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Expert Level
Software Engineering
Dublin

Requirements

Education:
B.S. degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics or other technical course of study required. MS degree strongly preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional software engineering experience
A minimum of 6 years of experience in financial services developing solutions for Portfolio Management, Trading, Compliance, Post-Trade, IBOR or Wealth Management is strongly desired
Authoritative experience with object-oriented programming, compiler or interpreter technologies, embedded systems, operating systems, relational databases (RDBMS), scripting and new/advanced programming languages
Demonstrated problem solving abilities involving multi-tiered, high-performance database applications
Demonstrated ability to design and develop simple software solutions to business and technical problems of high complexity
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Drive technical excellence by working independently to analyze, design, develop, test, and debug large and complex software enhancements and solutions within Charles River’s business and technical problem domains including modifications to core frameworks and other primary facilities critical to system operation
Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers to create simple and sustainable software solutions for complex problems
Provide thought leadership in the design of product architecture within and beyond the team’s scope of responsibility
Direct problem solving for projects or major phases of projects to resolve advanced software technical issues
Develop, test, debug, and implement software programs, applications and projects using Java, C#, SQL, JavaScript, or other related software engineering languages as well as keeping abreast of emerging technologies impactful to CRDs business
Provide informed guidance and critical analysis of proposed changes during code reviews
Write unit and automation tests to ensure a high quality end product
Identify ways of improving development test methodologies contribute to and related test methodology frameworks
Conduct manual tests to ensure a high quality end product
Provide expert level troubleshooting on large, mission critical client implementations
Actively assist team leaders in the agile software development process by adhering to and advancing the CRD scrum methodology, including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
Plan and coordinate cross-team activities groups to complete assignments
Advise senior management on technical strategy
Provide mentoring to junior and senior staff

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Principal Software Engineer at Charles River Development?

The main responsibilities include leading technical enhancements and maintenance activities for Charles River IMS modules or components, providing engineering troubleshooting assistance to customer support teams, and collaborating with other development teams within Charles River.

What level of experience is required for the role of Principal Software Engineer at Charles River Development?

A Principal Software Engineer at Charles River Development is expected to have a significant amount of experience in software engineering, with a deep understanding of coding, troubleshooting, and leading technical projects. Typically, candidates for this role have multiple years of experience in a similar position.

How does a Principal Software Engineer collaborate with other teams within Charles River Development?

A Principal Software Engineer works closely with other development teams within Charles River to enhance and maintain software modules or components. They provide technical assistance, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to the overall success of agile scrum teams. Collaboration and communication skills are essential for this role.

What is the role of a Principal Software Engineer in an agile scrum team at Charles River Development?

A Principal Software Engineer plays a key role in an agile scrum team by leading technical contributions to enhance and maintain software modules or components. They participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews, ensuring that development tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

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