Senior Engineer – Java & Microservices (OpenShift/AWS)

Location: Jersey City, NJ, United States

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 Lead Software Engineer, you will take ownership of modernizing our Weaver platform, a critical system powering risk analytics and data reporting across multiple business verticals. This is a high-impact leadership role that blends hands-on Java development with strategic technical direction, enabling the transition to an API marketplace and shaping the next generation of our technology stack.

You’ll work closely with architects and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions that future-proof our organization. Your contributions will directly influence risk analytics capabilities, empowering end users to self-serve reporting needs through a platform that supports 3,000+ reports and APIs.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Own technical strategy and lead architectural initiatives for Weaver modernization and API marketplace adoption
• Ensure resilient, high-performance design across all platform versions
• Drive best practices for SDLC and enforce coding standards
• Champion innovation by introducing new features and enhancements to future-proof the platform
• Collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions
• Drive migration of multiple data sources to the cloud while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team members

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Talent Needed for Success

• Strong Java backend development expertise, including hands-on coding and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in Java Spring framework for building scalable applications
• Experience with OpenShift for container orchestration and deployment
• Experience with Tomcat and WebSphere application servers
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools, such as Splunk and Grafana
• Basic SQL skills for database interactions
• Understanding of AWS infrastructure and cloud-based environments
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and drive innovation
• Experience working with large-scale API ecosystems and supporting enterprise-level platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience with microservices architecture and API design
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in financial services
• Strong communication and leadership skills to influence stakeholders and guide teams

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

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 Organization

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.