Software Engineering Manager – Custody Platforms

State Street•Quincy, MA

2d•$120,000 - $217,500•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams responsible for the design, development, and delivery of core custody and securities processing platforms. This role blends people leadership, technical stewardship, and delivery accountability within a complex, highly regulated financial services environment.

Requirements

Proven technology leadership experience supporting custody platforms, securities processing, or post‑trade systems (e.g., settlements, asset servicing, corporate actions)
Strong expertise across mainframe technologies (z/OS, COBOL, JCL, Db2) and distributed/open systems ecosystems (Java, Linux, middleware)
Deep understanding of database design and data engineering, including Db2, Oracle, and cloud-based data platforms
Proven ability to architect and integrate hybrid environments (mainframe + cloud + distributed systems)
Strong technical grounding in systems design, data models, and enterprise integration patterns
Experience driving modernization and migration strategies, including mainframe optimization and cloud transformation
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence across global organizations
Excellent critical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities in complex environments
Demonstrated success building, mentoring, and leading high‑performing engineering teams
Ability to balance hands‑on technical depth with people leadership and strategic execution
Experience delivering large, complex, global technology programs
Hands‑on experience with AI, machine learning, and Agentic AI in enterprise environments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in technology or program management roles within financial services.
6+ years of experience working in an Agile ecosystem.
Strong experience with custody platforms, securities processing, or post‑trade systems (e.g., settlements, asset servicing, corporate actions)
Experience with vendor engagement and management
Experience leading globally distributed teams

Nice To Haves

familiarity with mainframe technologies and integration patterns preferred

Responsibilities

Drive end‑to‑end delivery across solution design, development, testing, production release, and support for the global custody platform
Own custody platform initiatives, ensuring delivery meets expectations for quality, resiliency, scalability, timeliness, and cost
Partner with product, business, custody operations, architecture, infrastructure, risk, and vendor teams to translate requirements into well‑designed technical solutions
Provide technical leadership and oversight across architecture, system design, and code quality, including design and code reviews
Embed and continuously improve Agile delivery practices, including backlog management, sprint execution, and release planning
Proactively manage delivery risks, technical debt, project issues, and budget constraints, clearly communicating impacts and mitigation strategies
Ensure solutions meet required security, compliance, and operational readiness standards for mission‑critical custody platforms
Lead, coach, and develop software engineering teams, fostering a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Provide technical leadership across hybrid architecture environments, including mainframe (z/OS), open systems, and cloud-native platforms
Drive end-to-end solution design spanning mainframe applications, distributed systems, and cloud-based services (AWS/Azure)
Ensure robust data architecture and engineering practices, including design and optimization of Db2, Oracle, and relational database platforms
Lead modernization initiatives, including mainframe-to-cloud integration, API enablement, and event-driven architectures
Oversee system design and engineering standards covering scalability, performance tuning, high availability, and resiliency across platforms
Guide teams on secure coding, data integrity, and compliance standards across legacy and cloud environments
Provide escalation leadership during production incidents and major releases, ensuring rapid issue resolution and stakeholder communication
Drive increased automation and straight‑through processing, including use of AI and Agentic AI to improve exception management, reconciliation, and operational efficiency

Benefits

retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
access to our Employee Assistance Program
incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks