Lead Software Engineer - Lead Backend Developer

Job Description

Title - Lead Backend Developer

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities?

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 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:

Provides technical expertise and may coordinate some day-to-day work 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. Supplies to technology-specific best practices & standards; supplies 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.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Technology Expertise - is a domain 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 complete test plans working mentoring other team members in standard process
• 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 runs individual and team performance, maintaining high standards for team members
• Supports team in leading 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

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

Talents Needed for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in technical/computer discipline or related experience required.
• 7+ years' experience in application development and a thorough understanding of Java and related software frameworks and technologies
• 4+ years' experience in systems design with experience in designing enterprise grade, hard-working, resilient applications
• Backend Technology: Java, Spring/Springboot, REST
• Testing Frameworks / Technology: JUnit, Mockito, Sonarcube
• Data Formats: JSON, XML
• Databases: DB2, Oracle (SQL knowledge required)
• Messaging: IBM MQ
• Application Servers: WebSphere, Tomcat (or other)
• Tools: GIT, Maven, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Fortify, SonarQube, Nexus, Nexus IQ, Jira, AutoSys Scheduler
• AWS Cloud
• Snowflake and Mainframe experience is a plus
• Knowledge of different software development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban)
• Demonstrates strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in working with a geographically separated team

Who We Are:

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.