Director Software Engineering

motional 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:

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:

• Lead the end-to-end technical delivery of the Corporate Action Modernization initiative.

• Architect and implement scalable, distributed systems using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and Kafka.

• Design and develop microservices and RESTful APIs aligned with cloud-native principles.

• Drive adoption of AWS cloud services including S3, SQS, and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Integrate and modernize Mainframe-based systems, ensuring seamless interoperability with cloud-native components.

• Leverage workflow automation tools such as Camunda or Appian to orchestrate business processes and enhance operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with business and product teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

• Mentor and grow engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of the platform through proactive monitoring and incident management.

****NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. ****

Talents Needed for Success:

• 17+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or managerial role.

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale modernization projects in financial services or similar domains.

• Exposure to financial services, especially Corporate Actions or Wealth Management platforms.

• Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Java, Spring Boot, Angular
  • Kafka, REST APIs, Microservices
  • Cloud-native development (preferably AWS)
  • Distributed systems and event-driven architecture

• Experience with AWS stack: S3, SQS, Lambda, Redshift.

• Proficiency in containerization technologies: Docker, Kubernetes.

• Deep understanding of DevOps and Agile methodologies.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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 https://www.dtcc.com 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

To maintain strong alignment between IT and the business, we are bringing together all Solutions-focused teams under a unified technology organization, IT Solutions. The newly-formed IT Solutions department combines Application Development and Enterprise Application Support functions, allowing us to leverage synergies to support the Solutions business lines.