Senior Engineer – Java & Microservices (OpenShift/AWS)

DTCC • Jersey City, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will take ownership of modernizing our Weaver platform, a critical system powering risk analytics and data reporting across multiple business verticals. This is a high-impact leadership role that blends hands-on Java development with strategic technical direction, enabling the transition to an API marketplace and shaping the next generation of our technology stack.

You’ll work closely with architects and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions that future-proof our organization. Your contributions will directly influence risk analytics capabilities, empowering end users to self-serve reporting needs through a platform that supports 3,000+ reports and APIs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong Java backend development expertise, including hands-on coding and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in Java Spring framework for building scalable applications
• Experience with OpenShift for container orchestration and deployment
• Experience with Tomcat and WebSphere application servers
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools, such as Splunk and Grafana
• Basic SQL skills for database interactions
• Understanding of AWS infrastructure and cloud-based environments
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and drive innovation
• Experience working with large-scale API ecosystems and supporting enterprise-level platforms

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate experience with microservices architecture and API design
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in financial services
• Strong communication and leadership skills to influence stakeholders and guide teams

Responsibilities

• Own technical strategy and lead architectural initiatives for Weaver modernization and API marketplace adoption
• Ensure resilient, high-performance design across all platform versions
• Drive best practices for SDLC and enforce coding standards
• Champion innovation by introducing new features and enhancements to future-proof the platform
• Collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions
• Drive migration of multiple data sources to the cloud while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team members

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