Lead Software Engineer

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) in Coppell, TX is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and support software systems and applications across the firm. You will work with business partners, architects, and product teams to deliver robust solutions and ensure performance and reliability.

This role demands hands-on coding with Java and Spring, strong SQL capabilities, and experience with REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and production support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s with 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Java and shell scripting; familiarity with Spring Boot / Spring Framework.
• Experience with REST APIs and Oracle SQL / PLSQL; production support experience is a plus.
• Experience with batch processing and enterprise financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert on one or more DTCC applications.
• Ensure designs satisfy functional requirements with the Business System Analyst.
• Partner with Infrastructure to identify and deploy hosting environments.
• Tune application performance and resolve issues.
• Research and evaluate technical solutions in line with DTCC standards.
• Integrate risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related STEM field

Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Jenkins CI/CD

Job description

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation Seeks
Title: Lead Software Engineer

JOB DUTIES: The Development family is responsible for creating, 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 subject matter 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 Software Engineering role specializes in planning, documenting 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 enhancement of existing software systems and applications, proposing and recommending solutions that solve complex business problems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert on one or more applications utilized by DTCC
• Work with the Business System Analyst to ensure designs satisfy functional requirements
• Partner with Infrastructure to identify and deploy optimal hosting environments
• Tune application performance to eliminate and reduce issues
• Research and evaluate technical solutions consistent with DTCC technology standards
• Align risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately
• Apply different software development methodologies dependent on project needs
• Contribute expertise to the design of components or individual programs, and participate in the construction and functional testing
• Support development teams, testing, troubleshooting, and production support
• Create applications and construct unit test cases that ensure compliance with functional and non-functional requirements
• Work with peers to mature ways of working, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
• Aligns risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any) or related STEM field and 5 years of experience in the job or related position OR a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any) or related STEM field and 3 years of experience in the job or related position. Prior experience to include:

• Java and shell scripts
• Java
• Spring Boot / Spring Framework
• Shell scripting
• REST APIs
• Oracle SQL / PLSQL
• Jenkins CI/CD
• Batch processing / automation
• Production support
• Enterprise financial systems

LOCATION: Coppell, TX. Telecommuting may be permitted a few days a week. When not telecommuting, must report to DTCC’s office in Coppell, TX..