Apprentice

State Street is a global financial services firm with a strong presence in asset management, investment servicing and data analytics. With more than 40,000 employees worldwide, the company helps institutional investors navigate complex markets through technology‑driven solutions. Its technology arm, Global Technology Services (GTS), focuses on building scalable platforms, leveraging cloud, AI and automation to deliver value across the enterprise. The firm’s culture emphasizes risk excellence, ethical conduct and continuous learning, making it an attractive destination for fresh engineering talent. The Apprentice role is a structured, on‑the‑job training program designed for recent graduates who want to launch a career in software development, testing, data analytics or production support. Apprentices will be embedded within real project teams, receive mentorship from senior engineers, and rotate across workstreams such as Java application development, QA automation, database performance tuning, and reporting. The program blends classroom‑style learning with hands‑on delivery, ensuring participants acquire both technical depth and professional soft skills. Key Responsibilities: 1. Participate in the full software development lifecycle – from requirement analysis to design, coding, testing, deployment and post‑production support. 2. Write clean, maintainable Java and SQL code, adhering to coding standards and performing unit testing. 3. Assist in performance tuning of database queries, creating indexes and analysing execution plans. 4. Contribute to functional and manual testing activities, preparing test cases, executing test cycles and logging defects. 5. Develop automation scripts using Selenium, REST Assured and Python where applicable. 6. Support front‑end development tasks using ReactJS or AngularJS and integrate with Node.js back‑ends. 7. Create and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau or Excel. 8. Monitor applications using Splunk, Dynatrace and Grafana, responding to alerts and performing root‑cause analysis. 9. Document technical designs, test evidence, deployment procedures and knowledge‑transfer articles. 10. Collaborate in Agile ceremonies – daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives – and contribute ideas for continuous improvement. Tech Stack: Java, Core Java, OOPS, Data Structures, SQL, Python, Selenium, REST Assured, ReactJS, AngularJS, Node.js, Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint, Power Automate, Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana, Git, Agile tools. Growth Path: Successful apprentices can transition into full‑time Software Engineer, QA Engineer, Data Analyst or Application Support Engineer roles within State Street’s technology division. The exposure to multiple domains accelerates skill acquisition, opening pathways to senior engineering, architecture or product management positions. Why Join State Street? The apprenticeship offers a rare blend of structured learning and real‑world impact, backed by a global brand known for stability and innovation. Participants gain mentorship from industry experts, work on mission‑critical financial systems, and receive a competitive compensation package labeled “Best in Industry”. The program also fosters a collaborative environment where fresh ideas are welcomed, making it an ideal launchpad for a long‑term technology career.