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You will define both macro and micro level architecture and implement with engineering teams to modernize a VC++ platform into Reacts JS/Java based event based high throughput, low latency micro services based platform, ensuring alignment with cloud-native principles.\nKey Responsibilities\nArchitecture & Platform Design\nDefine and evolve the architecture for a distributed, cloud-native Investment Accounting platform, aligned with enterprise principles (scalability, resiliency, availability).\nDesign modular microservices architectures, ensuring clear service boundaries, domain-driven design, and reusability across business capabilities.\nEstablish event-driven architecture patterns for real-time processing, enabling decoupled and scalable workflows.\nDefine data architecture and integration patterns, including unified data models, event contracts, and consistency strategies across IBOR/ABOR domains.\nHands on experience and capability to walk the talk is critical. This is not architecture only role.\nModernization Leadership\nLead the modernization of legacy VC++ systems into Java-based, distributed services\nDefine migration patterns, decomposition strategies, and phased transformation roadmaps\nEnsure functional equivalence where required, while enabling architectural evolution beyond legacy constraints\nGuide teams on translating low-level C++ constructs into scalable Java service patterns (stateless services, async processing, etc.)\nPerformance, Throughput & Scalability\nArchitect systems for high-throughput transaction processing and near real-time accounting workflows\nDefine cache-driven design strategies (distributed caching, in-memory processing, read/write optimization)\nEstablish performance benchmarks, scalability patterns, and capacity planning principles\nCloud-Native & Engineering\nDesign and implement for cloud-native (containerization, orchestration, DevSecOps).\nEstablish cross-cutting capabilities:\nObservability (logging, metrics, tracing) for operational intelligence\nResiliency patterns (retry, circuit breaker, idempotency)\nSecurity and compliance controls\nEnsure API-first and contract-first design principles are adhered to.\nRequired Qualifications\nExtensive experience in software architecture and distributed systems design\nStrong programming background in VC++ and Java, with proven experience in system modernization.\nRich experience with AWS/Azure along with modern CICD platforms and pipeline as code.\nExperience building large-scale distributed systems with low latency and high throughput\nStrong understanding of data consistency, transaction processing, and accounting-like systems\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in Investment Accounting / Financial Services platforms (transactions, valuations, positions, multi-currency processing)\nFamiliarity with Observability and operational intelligence frameworks,Unified data models and ledger-based architectures\nExperience working in regulatory and audit-heavy environments.\nSalary Range:\n$120,000 - $202,500 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.\nEmployees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our 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 (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.\nFor a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.\nAbout State Street\nAcross 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.\nWe 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.\nAs 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.\nDiscover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers\nRead our CEO Statement\nJob Application Disclosure:\nIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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