Principal Software Engineer (Java Full Stack)

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and life insurance

Pension / Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is hiring a Principal Software Engineer in Dallas, Texas. This role involves designing and supporting applications, utilizing skills in Java, Spring Boot, and container technologies like OpenShift. You'll work with a dynamic team to ensure secure, high-performing software meets diverse client needs. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, pension, and a flexible/hybrid work model that supports work-life balance. If you have over 8 years of experience in software engineering, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration platforms.
• Proficient communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support application services built on RESTful and event-driven architectures.
• Work closely with business partners to define requirements.
• Ensure application meets performance and security requirements.

Skills

Backend development in Java

Proficiency with Spring Boot

Experience with Kafka

REST API design

Containerization with Docker

Mentoring and team management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Maven

Jenkins

OpenShift

Oracle/Postgres/Snowflake

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

Being a member of IT CSS WRAFT Delivery team, the Principal Software Engineer 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.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with the team and serve as a technical lead to implement and support application services built on RESTful and event-driven architectures.


• Work with Java, Spring Boot, SQL, JDBC, Oracle/Postgres/Snowflake, Kafka to architect and implement scalable, resilient, and secure distributed application services.


• Work with container platforms like OpenShift to design and deploy containerized applications.


• Work with tools like Maven, Jenkins, Bitbucket, HashiCorp vault to manage continuous builds and deployments.


• Work with REST APIs for backend communication.


• Develop MFE based UI services with React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.


• Help maintain a design system for consistent UI.


• Ensure application meets the performance, privacy, and security requirements.


• Support business and technical presentations in relation to technology platforms and business solutions.


• Mitigate risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls.

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 preferred and/or equivalent experience

Talents Needed For Success

• 8+ years of backend development experience in Java, Spring Boot


• Hands‑on experience with message broker platforms like Kafka.


• Hands‑on with REST APIs and Kubernetes based container platforms.


• Proficiency in object‑oriented design patterns and programming techniques.


• Familiarity with build, observability, and deployment tools – Splunk, Grafana, Maven, Jenkins, Dynatrace


• Experience working with large modular codebases and Mono repos for scalable code.


• Familiarity with packaging and deploying back‑end applications, preferably using Docker.


• Experience with troubleshooting and resolution of complex production incidents.


• Proficient communication skills.


• Manage and mentor a team of engineers across multiple geographies.


• Drive agile development practices, code reviews, support using modern code assistant tools like AmazonQ and technical excellence.


• Collaborate with multi‑functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management.

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.