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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
As a Software Engineer at DTCC, you will design, build, and support Java-based backend applications that power the firm's Clearing and Settlement platforms, which are critical to the stability of global financial markets.
This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on backend engineering, system reliability, and performance in a large-scale enterprise environment. You will contribute across the full software development lifecycle-from design and development through testing, deployment, and production support-ensuring solutions meet rigorous standards for reliability, scalability, data integrity, security, and maintainability.
You will work closely with senior engineers, architects, and business partners to solve complex problems, modernize application components, and continuously improve how teams design, build, and operate software.
Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications in alignment with functional and non-functional requirements
• Build high-quality, maintainable Java code following established design and coding standards
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure application correctness, performance, and reliability
• Contribute to the design and implementation of application components and services
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions, helping to drive engineering best practices and continuous improvement
• Create and maintain clear system and technical documentation
• Partner with subject matter experts, architects, and peers to review and refine technical designs and specifications
• Apply appropriate software development methodologies (Agile, iterative, or waterfall) based on project needs
• Support CI/CD practices, including automated builds, testing, and deployments
• Provide production support as needed, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and issue resolution
• Embed risk and control considerations into day-to-day development activities, escalating concerns as appropriate

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 -6 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience

Talent Needed for Success

• Hands-on experience developing and supporting backend Java applications in an enterprise environment
• Strong Java development experience using Core Java / Java EE and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC), including RESTful API development
• Experience building or supporting microservices or layered architectures (e.g., SOA, MVC), including integration with existing or legacy systems
• Solid experience with relational databases and SQL; experience with Oracle and PL/SQL is preferred
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and source control, using tools such as Git or Bitbucket, Maven, and Jenkins
• Experience writing and maintaining unit and integration tests using frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments (Scrum or Kanban) and using tools such as Jira
• Basic understanding of application security concepts, including authentication and authorization (e.g., OAuth, JWT)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and business teams

Preferred Skills

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with messaging or integration technologies such as MQ or Kafka
• Exposure to web technologies including JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and JSON
• Experience working with SOAP services in addition to REST APIs
• Familiarity with code quality, security, and scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify, Veracode)
• Experience with UI or end-to-end testing frameworks such as Cucumber, Selenium, Jasmine, or Karma
• Experience improving monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support practices
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying current with backend engineering best practices
• Ability to resolve technical disagreements constructively and contribute to a transparent, collaborative team culture

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 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
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.