Full-Time

Director – Principal Engineer

BNY

BNY

Global asset management and financial advisory

No salary listed

London, UK

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Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Agile
Python
Software Testing
Machine Learning
Apache Kafka
Java
Docker
Microservices
IBM MQ
SCRUM
REST APIs
DevOps
Oracle
Angular
Spring

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Requirements
  • Significant software engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles (e.g., 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
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

BNY Wealth provides asset management services to individuals, corporations, and institutions around the world, helping clients manage and optimize their financial lifecycles. It earns revenue from asset management fees, financial advisory services, and transaction-based income. The firm covers a broad range of asset classes and uses an approach that considers global and domestic economic factors such as inflation and growth to identify investment opportunities. The company combines portfolio management, advisory support, and transaction services through a large, multinational workforce, emphasizing long-term client relationships and community impact. Its differentiators include its global reach, scale, diversified revenue streams, and a stated commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and innovation. The goal is to help clients grow and protect wealth over time by finding suitable opportunities across markets while focusing on responsible, client-centered service.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

Post IPO Equity

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1784

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What believers are saying

  • BNY lifted 2026 revenue guidance after record Q2 2026 results.
  • Ripple chose BNY as custodian for RLUSD reserves, validating institutional trust.
  • Galaxy partnership adds staking to BNY custody, deepening wallet-stickiness and fee capture.

What critics are saying

  • BNY will close Cork through 2027, with about 200 jobs at risk.
  • BNY’s Liverpool and Poole shutdowns signal continuing branch consolidation and talent loss.
  • Digital-asset custody faces regulatory gating; a stalled staking launch delays revenue expansion.

What makes BNY unique

  • BNY oversees $62.6 trillion AUC/A and $2.2 trillion AUM on June 30, 2026.
  • BNY remains the first U.S. G-SIB offering digital asset custody in Abu Dhabi.
  • BNY’s buy-side trading platform reached 100 global markets across major asset classes.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

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