Principal Software Engineer (Java Full Stack + Kafka)

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

Being a member of IT Architecture & Enterprise Services Team, you will be responsible for crafting, designing, deploying, and supporting applications, programs, and software solutions. May include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities related to software products used internally or externally on product platforms supported by the firm. The software development process requires in-depth domain expertise in existing and emerging development methodologies, tools, and programming languages. Software Developers work closely with business partners and / or external clients in defining requirements and implementing solutions. The AD Software Engineering role specializes in planning, detailing technical requirements, designing, developing, and testing all software systems and applications for the firm. Works closely with architects, product managers, project management, and end-users in the development and improvement of existing software systems and applications, proposing and recommending solutions that solve sophisticated business problems.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the coaching, mentoring and development of team members
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the team and specific business applications (including technical designs) across multiple locations
• Manage the software development process
• Estimate total costs for modules/projects covering both hours and expense
• Ensure success criteria is met from design through deployment via cost-effectiveness, data integrity and reuse
• Support total delivery and a risk management mentality by anticipating and solving problems
• Support an environment to ensure employees understand how their efforts contribute to overall business strategy
• Collaborate with business partners and Business Architecture to drive innovation and re-imagine capabilities
• Embed a risk management approach of resiliency, security, and controls into applications
• Manage technical processes and designs considering non-functional requirements
• Mitigates risk by following established procedures and supervising controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

Technical Expertise Summary

A seasoned software engineering professional with extensive experience across the full Software Development Process (SDLC), including requirements analysis, system design, development, testing, deployment, and support. Proven track record to modernize mainframe-based applications and integrate legacy systems modern architectures.

Core Proficiencies:

• Programming & Frameworks:
  • Proficient in Java/J2EE with hands-on expertise in Struts 2, Spring (including Spring Boot), and Hibernate.
  • Skilled in developing web applications using JSP, Servlets, AJAX, XML, and RESTful Web Services.
  • Experienced in messaging systems using JMS and database access via JDBC, dynamic SQL, stored procedures, triggers, cursors, and views.
• Database Technologies:
  • Strong command of relational databases including Oracle 10g/11i and Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008.
  • Solid understanding of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL and Graph databases.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Well-versed in web application security standard processes.
  • Experience mitigating vulnerabilities like Command Injection and CSRF using ESAPI encoding and validation tokens.
• Cloud & DevOps:
  • Proficient in developing and deploying applications on AWS (S3, IAM, Lambda, CloudWatch, AWS SDK).
  • Familiar with secure file transfer using AWS SDK and SFTP.
  • Build and deployment automation using ANT and Maven; version control with PVCS, SVN, and Git.
• Testing & Documentation:
  • Adept in unit testing with JUnit, Mockito, PowerMockito, and JMock.
  • Experienced in creating Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTMs), test scenarios, and test scripts.
• Scheduling & Integration:
  • Hands-on experience with job scheduling tools like Autosys and Cron.
  • Skilled in microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
  • Practical experience with Apache Kafka and Confluent Kafka, including Kafka Connect, KStreams, and KSQL.
• Modernization & Frameworks:
  • Expertise in modernizing mainframe-based applications to align with cloud-native and microservices paradigms.
  • Solid understanding of the CCW framework applied in modernization and integration efforts.
• Methodologies & Environments:
  • Comfortable working in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall environments.
  • Experience developing and deploying applications in both Windows and Linux environments.

Talents Needed for Success:

• Highlights the encouraged benefits of new actions and strategies to help others overcome fears of change.
• Cultivates a culture where integrity and clarity are encouraged.
• Proactively seeks feedback from others on their own performance; Ensures that regular feedback is given in a constructive and behaviorally oriented manner.
• Supports an environment where individuals are respected for their contributions.
• Acts as a role model for respect and inclusion by showing consideration for people's different needs; Integrates people of different backgrounds within and across teams; Encourages others in the department to gain a deeper appreciation for different customs and beliefs.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Us

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC's subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC's Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at or connect with us on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , Facebook and Instagram .

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you'll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It's the chance to make a difference at a company that's truly one of a kind.

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About the Team

IT Architecture and Enterprise Services are responsible for enabling digital transformation of DTCC. The group manages complexity of the technology landscape within DTCC and enhances agility, robustness and security of the technology footprint. It does so by serving as the focal point for all technology architectural activities in the organization as well as engineering a portfolio of foundational technology assets to enable our digital transformation.