Senior Software Engineer- Java & Python

DTCC • Coppell, TX

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

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're 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 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or related field
• 6+ years’ experience in application development or system analysis
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience with a strong primary focus on Java and Python, building scalable backend applications
• Deep expertise in Java, including Spring Boot, Java EE, REST APIs, JMS, and enterprise design patterns
• Strong experience in Python, including development of production-grade applications or frameworks using extensive Python libraries (beyond scripting)
• Experience developing Java- and Python-based microservices using layered architectures (SOA / MVC)
• Experience with Apache Kafka (or Confluent Kafka), including Kafka APIs and tooling (Kafka Connect, KStreams, KSQL)
• Experience deploying and operating applications in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with on-prem (OpenShift) and cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools including Git, Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, and Jira
• Solid focus on software quality with hands-on testing experience using JUnit and Mockito
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments
• Proficiency across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban environments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services primarily using Java and Python within a microservices-based architecture
• 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.
• Translate business requirements into software designs and implementations.
• Participate in thorough code reviews with a goal of illustrating quality engineering practices and to produce the highest quality code possible.
• Build high quality and scalable / performant applications.
• Understand requirements and translate them into specific Application and other EI tasks.
• Designs frameworks that promote concepts of isolation, extensibility, and reusability.
• Supports team in managing client expectations and resolving issues on time.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and engage with the team.

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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level