Lead backend Engineer

DTCC • Tampa, FL

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

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 development experience with expertise in Java/J2EE, OCP containers, Spring Framework, JDBC or other ORM technologies, and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and PowerMockito.
• Deep experience with multithreading, including optimizing mathematical and computationally intensive operations across large datasets.
• Strong Oracle PL/SQL development skills, including designing optimized queries, stored procedures, packages, views, and triggers.
• Proven experience developing Microservices and working within layered architectures (SOA/MVC) across both on‑premises and cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• Expert‑level proficiency in Java technologies, including Core Java, Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud, JMS, and deployments on application servers such as Tomcat.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and Docker, designing and deploying highly resilient, scalable services that bridge legacy and next-generation architectures.
• Proficiency with engineering tools including Eclipse, Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Maven, AutoSys Scheduler, and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines, Test Automation, Build Automation, and Test‑Driven Development using tools like Jenkins, CloudBees, and Git.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently, think critically, mentor others, and pivot effectively in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with UI/UX technologies such as Angular or equivalent frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of complex software solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, maintainability, and adherence to industry best practices.
• Architect and deliver high‑performance applications using Java/J2EE, Spring frameworks, Microservices, and distributed system design patterns.
• Drive full lifecycle development—from requirement analysis and technical design through coding, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Optimize application performance through expert use of multithreading and efficient processing of large, computation-heavy datasets.
• Develop and maintain Oracle PL/SQL components, including optimized queries, stored procedures, packages, views, and triggers.
• Build and deploy resilient microservices using Kubernetes and Docker, ensuring alignment with both legacy integration points and modern cloud‑native architectures.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, QA, infrastructure, and cross‑functional partners to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
• Champion DevOps best practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, build automation, and Test‑Driven Development using tools like Jenkins, Git, Maven, and Cloud Bees
• Conduct peer code reviews, uphold coding standards, and mentor junior engineers to elevate overall team capability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues to ensure system stability and operational excellence.
• Participate in architectural discussions and provide technical leadership to guide long‑term technology strategies.
• Demonstrate strong communication, ownership, and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees