Principal Software Engineer

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 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:

 Being a member of the IT Application Dev squad, you will design, develop, maintain and support DTCC’s core Clearing and Settlement business applications. This team supports DTCC product onboarding and IGA (Identity, Governance and Access) for DTCC SIFMU and ITP business applications. This role is critical to support CRS enhancements, provide level3 support and support modernization of entitlements management. This individual will be highly experienced and technically proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java and related technologies, a strong understanding of software architecture, and a proven track record of leading complex projects from conception to deployment.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead needed technical processes and designs considering reliability, data integrity, maintainability, reuse, extensibility, usability, and scalability.
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance Java-based applications.
• Lead architecture and design discussions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices in software development.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.

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

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8-10  years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Strong expertise in Java SE/EE, Spring Framework (Boot, MVC, Security), Hibernate/JPA.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Git, Maven, and Gradle.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Exposure to front-end technologies (Angular, React, or Vue.js).
• Background in financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
• Certifications in Java, cloud technologies, or architecture (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

 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 particip