Lead Software Engineer

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Application Performance Management
Unit Testing
Business Systems
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Data Warehousing
Relational Databases
DevOps
Perl
Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
JUnit
Python
Maven
Cisco Nexus Switches
Oracle Applications
Fortify (Software)
Shell Script
Software Engineering
Software Systems
PL-SQL
SQL Databases
Snowflake
Jenkins
Global Trade Repository

Job description

Being a member of the RDS (Repository and Derivative Services) Delivery Team, you will be part of the Application development of the GTR (Global Trade Repository) platform.

You would be part of an Agile squad and will collaborate with the other GTR regional teams (verticals) and the horizontals / CoE within the RDS group and across DTCC. You would actively participate and contribute on developing and delivering a robust and scalable platform solution as per the regulatory and client requirements.

The Software Engineering role specializes in planning, detailing technical requirements, crafting, 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 improvement of existing software systems and applications, proposing and recommending solutions that tackle sophisticated business problems.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

  • Act as a technical expert on one or more applications utilized by DTCC
  • Work with the Business System Analyst to ensure designs satisfy functional requirements
  • Partner with Infrastructure to identify and deploy optimal hosting environments
  • Tune application performance to eliminate and reduce issues
  • Research and evaluate technical solutions consistent with DTCC technology standards
  • Align risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately
  • Apply different software development methodologies dependent on project needs
  • Contribute expertise to the design of components or individual programs, and participate in the construction and functional testing
  • Support development teams, testing, troubleshooting, and production support
  • Create applications and construct unit test cases that ensure compliance with functional and non-functional requirements
  • Work with peers to mature ways of working, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
  • Aligns risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

  • 8+ years SQL PL/SQL and Data Warehouse technologies
  • Experience in Snowflake is a plus.
  • Experience in Python, Java, J2EE, JUnit, is an added advantage.
  • DevOps tools like Maven, Jenkins, nexus, fortify, Containers, etc.
  • AWS Cloud Experience
  • Design and development of RDBMS systems like snowflake, Oracle, and other cloud DBs
  • Solid Understanding of Unix/Linux OS including shell scripting, Perl and/or python
  • Solid understanding of Agile, CI/CD, Jenkins, Dev/Ops practices and tools.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in OTC Derivatives Markets is a plus.
  • Experienced in working with a geographically separated (onshore + offshore) team.

Benefits & conditions

Full time

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.

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits,
  • 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).

About the company

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC's subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC's Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. 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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