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Lead Software Engineer

AT DTCC
DTCC

Lead Software Engineer

Jersey City, NJ

Short Description for Internal Candidates

Provides technical expertise and may coordinate some day to day deliverables for a team. Assists in the technical design of large business systems; builds applications, interfaces between applications, understands data security, retention, and recovery. Can research technologies independently and recommend appropriate solutions. Contributes to technology-specific best practices & standards; contributes to success criteria from design through deployment, including, reliability, cost-effectiveness, performance, data integrity, maintainability, reuse, extensibility, usability and scalability; contributes expertise on significant application components, vendor products, program languages, databases, operating systems, etc., and guides less experienced staff during the build and test phases.

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Description for Internal Candidates

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'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.

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 andPersonal/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).

About this Opportunity

Provides technical expertise and may coordinate some day to day deliverables for a team. Assists in the technical design of large business systems; builds applications, interfaces between applications, understands data security, retention, and recovery. Can research technologies independently and recommend appropriate solutions. Contributes to technology-specific best practices & standards; contributes to success criteria from design through deployment, including, reliability, cost-effectiveness, performance, data integrity, maintainability, reuse, extensibility, usability and scalability; contributes expertise on significant application components, vendor products, program languages, databases, operating systems, etc., and guides less experienced staff during the build and test phases.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Technology Expertise - is a subject matter expert on one or more of programming languages, vendor products, DTCC applications, data structures, business lines
  • Platforms - works with Infrastructure partners to stand up development, testing, and production environments
  • Requirements Elaboration - works with the Functional Architect to ensure designs satisfy functional requirements
  • Data Modeling - reviews and extends data models
  • Is aware of frameworks - that promote concepts of isolation, extensibility, and extendibility
  • System Performance - contributes to solutions that satisfy performance requirements; constructs test cases and strategies that account for performance requirements; tunes application performance issues
  • Security - implements solutions and executes test plans working mentoring other team members in best practice
  • Standards - is aware of technology standards and understands technical solutions need to be consistent with them
  • Documentation - develops and maintains system documentation
  • Is familiar with different software development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban)
  • Effectively manages individual and team performance, maintaining high standards for team members
  • Supports team in managing client expectations and resolving issues on time
  • Ensures own and team's practices support success across all geographic locations
  • Aligns risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately


Sound Like You?
  • Minimum of 6 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Additional Qualifications
  • 8+ years' experience in application development or system analysis
  • 2 years of team leadership experience
  • Bachelor's degree in technical/computer discipline or related experience required

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.

Client-provided location(s): Jersey City, NJ, USA
Job ID: DTCC-208695
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • Pension
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training