Associate Director Software Engineering

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Pension / Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care

Flexible/hybrid work model

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in India, Telangana, Hyderabad, seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead multiple cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a solid background in project management and agile methodologies. Responsibilities include leading project execution, coordinating geographically diverse teams, and mentoring junior team members. The role offers competitive compensation and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of multiple projects using agile methodologies.
• Coordinate with geographically diverse teams to facilitate effective communication.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and status reports using Jira and Confluence.
• Conduct regular stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews.
• Manage project risks, budgets, and resources.
• Collaborate with teams to define project scopes and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress using KPIs and adjust strategies as needed.
• Mentor junior project managers on agile processes.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Java

Blockchain

Distributed Systems

Cloud Infrastructure

Risk management

Communication

Problem-solving

Lucidchart

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Trello

Asana

Microsoft Project

Lucidchart

Job description

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.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high‑quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

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

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and coordinate multiple cross‑functional projects in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will excel in agile methodologies, ensuring timely delivery, resource optimization, and stakeholder alignment. This role involves working with geographically diverse teams across time zones, fostering collaboration and driving project success in a fast‑paced setting.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of multiple projects simultaneously, utilizing agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban to adapt to changing priorities and deliver iterative value.
• Coordinate with geographically diverse teams, including remote and international members, to facilitate effective communication, resolve conflicts, and ensure project achievements are met.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, timelines, and status reports using tools like Jira for task tracking and Confluence for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Conduct regular stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews to promote agile best practices and continuous improvement.
• Manage project risks, budgets, and resources, bringing up issues as needed to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with collaborators, including product owners, developers, and business units, to define project scopes, goals, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress through key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust strategies to align with organizational objectives.
• Mentor junior project managers and team members on agile processes and tool usage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of coordinating multiple projects in agile environments.
• Must have knowledge on Java, Blockchain, Distributed Systems, Cloud Infrastructure technologies.
• Expertise in Jira for issue tracking, sprint management, and reporting, and Confluence for documentation and wiki‑based collaboration.
• Strong experience working with geographically diverse teams, including tools for virtual collaboration (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Proficiency in risk management, collaborator engagement, and agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts).
• Experience in project management and task automation.
• Background in fintech industries, such as managing projects involving cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi), or financial technology solutions.
• Advanced certifications like PMI‑ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
• Familiarity with other project management tools like Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with Lucidchart for process mapping and visual diagramming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management and task automation.
• Background in FinTech as managing projects involving cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi), or financial technology solutions.
• Advanced certifications like PMI‑ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
• Familiarity with other project management tools like Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with Lucidchart for process mapping and visual diagramming.

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.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology