Lead Software Engineer

At DTCC, we're always looking for exceptional talent to join our team - even if the perfect role isn't open just yet. We recruit Full Stack Developers on a rolling basis throughout the year, and this Evergreen posting allows us to proactively identify strong candidates in advance of specific openings. By submitting your application, you position yourself for early consideration as approved positions arise.

As a Full Stack Developer, you'll be part of a collaborative Technology team that tackles innovative projects. You'll work across the entire technology stack, from front-end interfaces to back-end services within the Application Development Function (FinSight, Equities, WRAFT), delivering high-quality solutions that meet both user and business needs.

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

At DTCC, we lead the way in financial market innovation. We are dedicated to fostering the growth and success of our employees. You will benefit from our structured training programs, peer mentorship, and access to internal learning community as you continue to build on your foundational software engineering skills. DTCC is committed to investing in your professional development through training and development opportunities.

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:

As a Full Stack Developer, you'll be part of a collaborative Technology team that tackles innovative projects. You'll work across the entire technology stack, from front-end interfaces to back-end services within the Application Development Function (FinSight, Equities, WRAFT), delivering high-quality solutions that meet both user and business needs.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust server-side logic and APIs using Node.js, Python, Java, or similar.
• Design and implement responsive, user-centric web interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Integrate front-end and back-end components to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX/UI designers, product managers, product owners and software developers' engineers in test.
• Documentation - develops and maintains system documentation to assist in modernization. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack.

Qualifications:

• Senior Associate Level- Candidates must be 2-3 years post-college graduates with at least 1-2-year work experience.
• Degree within: Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, MIS or Business & Technology Management or any other equivalent specialization or related technical field.

Talent Needed for success:

• Front-End Development:HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, or Vue.
• Back-End Development:Node.js, Express, Python (Django/Flask), Java (Spring)
• Database Management:SQL (Oracle, Aurora) and NoSQL (Redis).
• Cloud Platforms:AWS (preferred but not required), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Container Platforms: Redhat OpenShift, Kubernetes or similar.
• Messaging Technologies: Apache Kafka, IBM MQ.
• Version Control:Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket.
• DevOps & CI/CD:Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Testing:Unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, Mockito, Jacacco).
• Soft Skills:Problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability, and communication.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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

Serves as a dedicated technology resource for advancing DTCC's business opportunities and providing industry thought leadership for leveraging new technology. The goal of this new department is to partner internally with IT, our business and regulatory divisions and externally with clients, regulators, and fintech vendors, to help build new platforms and business models to advance DTCC's mission to support the financial markets.