Vice President, Full-Stack Engineer

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Full-Stack Engineer to join our Sanctions Engineering team within the Payments Enablement Platform. This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you’ll make an impact by:

• Leading the design and development of modern full-stack applications that support sanctions screening and payment compliance workflows.
• Building scalable, real-time solutions capable of processing high transaction volumes while maintaining high availability and low latency.
• Partnering closely with Compliance, Financial Crimes, Product Management, Operations, and Architecture teams to deliver regulatory and business-critical capabilities.
• Developing microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures that integrate with enterprise payments and screening platforms.
• Driving modernization initiatives, including cloud-native development, containerization, automation, and platform observability.
• Ensuring software quality through robust testing, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering best practices.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Participating in architecture and design reviews and influencing strategic technology decisions across the Payments Enablement Platform.
• Supporting the delivery of solutions that meet regulatory obligations related to sanctions compliance and financial crime prevention.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and introducing innovations that improve operational efficiency and system resilience.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 5–9 years of software engineering experience with strong full-stack development expertise.
• Strong proficiency in modern technologies, including:

• Java
• Spring Boot
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• React or Angular
• Python preferred
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or NoSQL platforms.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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.