Lead Software Engineer

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Full Time

Skills

Professional Development
Life Insurance
FOCUS
Workflow
Pivotal
Productivity
Software Development
Testing
Debugging
Performance Tuning
Mentorship
Innovation
Research
Emerging Technologies
Regulatory Compliance
Software Engineering
Computer Science
Java
Python
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Docker
Kubernetes
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Test-driven Development
Design Patterns
Cloud Computing
Microservices
API
Software Development Methodology
Honesty
SAP BASIS
Banking
Reporting
Amazon S3
Securities
LinkedIn
YouTube
Facebook
Collaboration
Teamwork
Financial Services
Security Clearance
Thought Leadership
DTCC
Finance

Job Details

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're 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:
Our team is on a mission to transform the developer experience by integrating AI into every stage of the software development lifecycle. We focus on building intelligent tools and platforms that empower engineers to code faster, debug smarter, and deliver high-quality applications with greater efficiency. This includes using advanced technologies and automation to simplify workflows, improve efficiency, and make the development process more intuitive for engineers.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative solutions, collaborating with architects, product managers, and engineering teams to create capabilities that redefine how software is built and maintained. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, cloud technologies, and modern development practices, driving tangible impact on developer productivity and experience across the organization.
Your Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and development of AI-powered tools and platforms that enhance developer productivity and streamline the software development lifecycle.
  • Integrate intelligent automation into coding, testing, and deployment processes to reduce manual effort and accelerate delivery.
  • Collaborate with product managers and architects to translate developer experience goals into technical solutions that are scalable and secure.
  • Drive adoption of AI-assisted coding practices, including code generation, automated reviews, and smart debugging.
  • Conduct code reviews and performance tuning, leveraging AI insights to identify optimizations and prevent defects.
  • Mentor engineers on modern development practices and AI integration, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies in AI, machine learning, and developer tooling to keep the platform cutting-edge.
  • Ensure alignment with risk and control processes, embedding security and compliance into AI-enabled solutions.

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 6+ years of software engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Strong experience in Java, Python, microservices, API design, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and modern CI/CD tools.
  • Exposure to AI/ML concepts or frameworks is a plus.
Talents Needed for Success:
  • OOP Experience & TDD with SOLID, design patterns, clean code, and quality gates
  • Cloud?native microservices & API design
  • Technical expertise for developer experience
  • Solid understanding of SDLC
  • Fosters a culture where honesty and transparency are expected.
  • Stays current on changes in their own specialist area and seeks out learning opportunities to ensure knowledge is up-to-date.
  • Invests effort to individually coach others.
  • Builds collaborative teams across the organization.
  • Communicates openly keeping everyone across the organization informed.

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.
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