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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Software Engineering, Cloud, AI & Modernization - **Company:** The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Generation, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Information Systems, DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Technical Debt, Containerization, Information Technology - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ebxr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/214509 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including significant technical and people leadership responsibilities. ## Description As Director, Software Engineering, Cloud, AI & Modernization, you will lead multiple engineering teams responsible for building and evolving scalable, cloud-enabled platforms while accelerating the adoption of modern engineering practices, AI-powered development, and cloud-native architectures. This highly visible leadership role combines technical strategy, people leadership, and delivery accountability. You will partner with Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and executive stakeholders to drive modernization initiatives, shape technical direction, and deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing technology solutions that support DTCC's future growth. You will serve as a trusted technology leader who combines architectural vision with execution excellence, helping teams modernize legacy platforms, embrace AI-first engineering practices, and deliver meaningful business outcomes. Your Primary Responsibilities: Technology Leadership & Modernization * Define and execute technology roadmaps that support modernization, cloud adoption, platform evolution, and business growth. * Lead architecture and design decisions for cloud-native, distributed, and full-stack applications. * Drive platform modernization through cloud migration, technical debt reduction, containerization, automation, and engineering best practices. * Partner with Architecture and Engineering leaders to establish scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions. AI-First Engineering * Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development, generative AI, and agentic engineering practices across the software development lifecycle. * Identify opportunities to leverage AI for code generation, testing, automation, documentation, operational insights, and developer productivity. * Establish governance, controls, and quality standards for AI-enabled engineering practices. * Sponsor proofs of concept and reusable AI-driven solutions that accelerate engineering outcomes. Delivery & Operational Excellence * Own delivery outcomes across multiple engineering teams, ensuring alignment with business priorities, quality standards, and strategic objectives. * Drive execution across modernization, application development, platform enhancement, and operational initiatives. * Manage risks, dependencies, capacity planning, and delivery trade-offs across concurrent programs. * Ensure solutions meet expectations for performance, scalability, security, resiliency, observability, and operational readiness. People Leadership * Lead, mentor, and develop Engineering Managers, Technical Leads, and Software Engineers. * Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. * Support workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and leadership growth. * Build high-performing teams with strong technical depth and business alignment. Stakeholder Management & Governance * Partner with Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Operations, Risk, and Business leaders to align technology investments and delivery priorities. * Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and executive-level recommendations. * Ensure engineering practices align with risk management, governance, regulatory, and security requirements. * Represent the organization in architecture, delivery, investment, and operational governance discussions., * Strategic Technology Leader: Translates business strategy into technology roadmaps and measurable outcomes. * Modernization Champion: Drives cloud transformation, AI adoption, and platform evolution. * People Developer: Builds high-performing teams and develops future engineering leaders. * Architectural Influencer: Guides technical direction through strong engineering judgment and design leadership. * AI-First Innovator: Applies practical AI solutions to improve engineering productivity, quality, and delivery outcomes. * Executive Communicator: Effectively connects technology decisions to business impact. * Operational Leader: Maintains a strong focus on security, resiliency, quality, and production excellence. What Success Looks Like In this role, you will: * Successfully deliver strategic modernization and cloud transformation initiatives. * Accelerate adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices that improve productivity and software quality. * Improve platform scalability, resiliency, security, and operational efficiency. * Enable predictable delivery of business and technology commitments. * Reduce legacy technology risk through modernization and technical debt remediation. * Build and retain high-performing engineering teams and future technology leaders. * Strengthen stakeholder confidence through transparent communication, strong execution, and measurable results. * Establish a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the engineering organization. ## Related Videos - [Resolving technical debts in software architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1680-resolving-technical-debts-in-software-architecture) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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