At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of innovative financial technology solutions.
- Company: Join BNY, a global leader in financial services with a culture of excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible resources, generous leave, and wellbeing programs.
- Other info: Dynamic role in a collaborative environment with global impact.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of transforming finance with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in software engineering leadership, expert in Java and financial services.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what it is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Principal Engineer to join our team. This role is located in Manchester.
Responsibilities- Drive the design, development, and delivery of a greenfield Corporate Actions Processing Engine, a mission‑critical enterprise platform for BNY.
- Combine hands‑on technical expertise with architectural leadership to transform Corporate Actions processing capabilities.
- Influence the technology direction of the platform through innovative solutions and best practices.
- Lead engineering teams through complex, multi‑year transformation programs ensuring successful delivery.
- Significant software engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles (eg. Head of Engineering, Technical Lead).
- Expert‑level proficiency in Java and frameworks like Spring Boot for building microservices.
- Strong expertise with relational databases (Oracle) and data modelling expertise (canonical data models, JSON).
- Deep experience with enterprise messaging platforms (Kafka, IBM MQ).
- Proven experience implementing AI/ML solutions (using Python or other frameworks) to solve business problems.
- Full‑stack development experience (RESTful APIs, front‑end frameworks such as Angular).
- Experience with Cloud and Containerization technologies, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks.
- Significant experience in financial services, specifically: Post‑trade processing and settlement, Custody and asset servicing operations, Corporate actions lifecycle (dividends, stock splits, mergers, tender offers, etc.).
- Proven track record delivering mission‑critical systems in banking environments.
- Demonstrated success leading engineering teams through complex, multi‑year transformation programs.
- Strong Agile/Scrum methodology experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior levels.
- Ability to operate in a matrixed, global organization.
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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