Director, Principal Engineer
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 #LifeAtBNY 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.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
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
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
Technical Skills
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
Domain Expertise
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
Leadership & Delivery
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
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:
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Here’s a few of our recent awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
Our Benefits and Rewards:
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.
