Director Software Engineering

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're 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.

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.

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
microservicesand
RESTful APIsaligned with cloud-native principles.

Drive adoption of
AWS cloud servicesincluding
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 toolssuch as
Camundaor
Appianto 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.

**NOTEThe 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 projectsin financial services or similar domains.

Exposure to
financial services, especially
Corporate Actionsor
Wealth Managementplatforms.

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 stackS3, SQS, Lambda, Redshift.

Proficiency in
containerizationtechnologiesDocker, Kubernetes.

Deep understanding of
DevOpsand
Agilemethodologies.

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.