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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Principal - **Company:** The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation - **Location:** Coppell, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Applications Architecture, Application Performance Management, Application Services, Code Review, Data Integrity, DevOps, Java Database Connectivity, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Message Broker, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Snowflake, Grafana, Spring-boot, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Hashicorp, Apache Kafka, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, Splunk, Dynatrace, Docker, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ebxr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/214858 ## About the Role * Minimum of 8 years of related experience * Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience Talents Needed for Success: * 8+ years of backend development experience in Java, Spring Boot, * Hands-on experience with message broker platforms like Kafka. * Hands-on with REST APIs and Kubernetes based container platforms. * Proficiency in object-oriented design patterns and programming techniques. * Familiarity with build, observability, and deployment tools â€" Splunk, Grafana, Maven, Jenkins, Dynatrace * Experience working with large modular codebases and Mono repos for scalable code. * Familiarity with packaging and deploying back-end applications, preferably using Docker. * Experience with troubleshooting and resolution of complex production incidents. * Proficient communication skills. * Manage and mentor a team of engineers across multiple geographies. * Drive agile development practices, code reviews, support using modern code assistant tools like Amazon Q and technical excellence. * Collaborate with multi-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management. * Communicates openly keeping everyone across the organization informed. ## Description The Development family is responsible for creating, designing, deploying, and supporting applications, programs, and software solutions. May include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities related to software products used internally or externally on product platforms supported by the firm. The software development process requires in-depth subject matter expertise in existing and emerging development methodologies, tools, and programming languages. Software Developers work closely with business partners and / or external clients in defining requirements and implementing solutions. The Software Engineering role specializes in planning, documenting technical requirements, designing, 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 enhancement of existing software systems and applications, proposing and recommending solutions that solve complex business problems. Your Primary Responsibilities: * Lead needed technical processes and designs considering reliability, data integrity, maintainability, reuse, extensibility, usability and scalability * Collaborate with Infrastructure partners to identify and deploy optimal hosting environments * Define scalability and performance criteria for assigned applications * Work closely with the team and serve as a technical lead to implement and support application services built on RESTful and event-driven architectures. * Work with Java, Spring Boot, SQL, JDBC, Oracle/Postgres/ Snowflake, Kafka to architect and implement scalable, resilient, and secure distributed application services. * Work with container platforms like OpenShift to design and deploy containerized applications * Work with tools like Maven, Jenkins, Bitbucket, HashiCorp vault to manage continuous builds and deployments. * Ensure application meets the performance, privacy, and security requirements * Tune application performance to eliminate and reduce issues * Verify test plans to ensure compliance with performance and security requirements * Support business and technical presentations in relation to technology platforms and business solutions * Mitigate risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls * Help develop solutions that balance cost and delivery while meeting business requirements * implement technology-specific best practices that are consistent with corporate standards * Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of product strategy and project deliverables * Manage the software development process * Drive new technical and business process improvements * Estimate total costs of modules/projects covering both hours and expense * Research and evaluate specific technologies, and applications, and contributes to the solution design * Construct application Architecture encompassing end-to-end designs * Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [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) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)