Job Description
hackajob is collaborating with BNY to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
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Director, Principal Engineer
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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.
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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 #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Principal Engineer to join our team. This role is located in Manchester.
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In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
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- nDrive the design, development, and delivery of a greenfield Corporate Actions Processing Engine, a mission-critical enterprise platform for BNYn
- nCombine hands-on technical expertise with architectural leadership to transform Corporate Actions processing capabilitiesn
- nInfluence the technology direction of the platform through innovative solutions and best practicesn
- nLead engineering teams through complex, multi-year transformation programs ensuring successful deliveryn
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To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
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- nTechnical Skillsn
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- nSignificant software engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles (eg. Head of Engineering, Technical Lead)n
- nExpert-level proficiency in Java and frameworks like Spring Boot for building microservicesn
- nStrong expertise with relational databases (Oracle) and data modelling expertise (canonical data models, JSON)n
- nDeep experience with enterprise messaging platforms (Kafka, IBM MQ)n
- nProven experience implementing AI/ML solutions ( using Python or other frameworks) to solve business problemsn
- nFull-stack development experience (RESTful APIs, front-end frameworks such as Angular)n
- nExperience with Cloud and Containerization technologiesn
- nCI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworksn
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- nDomain Expertisen
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- nSignificant experience in financial services, specifically:n
- nPost-trade processing and settlementn
- nCustody and asset servicing operationsn
- nCorporate actions lifecycle (dividends, stock splits, mergers, tender offers, etc.)n
- nProven track record delivering mission-critical systems in banking environmentsn
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- nLeadership & Deliveryn
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- nDemonstrated success leading engineering teams through complex, multi-year transformation programsn
- nStrong Agile/Scrum methodology experiencen
- nExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior levelsn
- nAbility to operate in a matrixed, global organizationn
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At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:
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BNY Newsroom
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BNY LinkedIn
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Here’s a few of our recent awards:
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- nAmerica’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025n
- nWorld’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025n
- n“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025n
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Our Benefits and Rewards:
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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.
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BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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