Software Engineer (Python & AI Solutions)

As a Software Engineer within DTCC’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technology organization, you will help design, build, and scale intelligent, cloud-native software solutions that support critical audit, risk, and compliance initiatives across the firm’s three lines of defense.

In this role, you will develop Python-based backend services, APIs, and data solutions while helping move AI/ML models and data pipelines from experimentation into real-world production use. You will partner closely with audit, risk, and compliance stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable, AI-enabled solutions, contributing directly to initiatives such as Project Lighthouse and other enterprise AI programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers who are eager to grow their skills in Python, AI/ML, cloud platforms, and modern software engineering practices in a highly visible enterprise environment.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Help design, develop, test, and support production software
• Develop and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Python
• Support the integration of AI/ML models and data pipelines into enterprise applications
• Design and implement integrations with internal systems and third-party tools
• Write unit, integration, and regression tests to ensure high-quality, reliable software
• Collaborate within Agile teams alongside product owners, architects, DevOps, and infrastructure partners
• Assist in troubleshooting issues across development, test, and production environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience building or supporting backend services, APIs, or data pipelines in an enterprise environment preferred
• Exposure to production systems in large-scale or regulated environments is a plus

Talent Needed for Success

• 4 years of hands-on software development experience, primarily using Python
• Foundational experience or strong interest in AI/ML concepts, models, or data pipelines
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and modern SDLC practices
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Clear communication, collaboration skills, and a strong sense of ownership

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data platforms (e.g., BigQuery, Redshift)
• Exposure to CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Working knowledge of SQL and data modeling
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
• Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments
• Exposure to cloud-native solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP, leveraging managed services and containers

• 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).

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., 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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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.