Senior Full-Stack Developer (React + Python/FastAPI)

DTCC • Jersey City, NJ

2d • $75,000 - $150,000 • 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 are 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 Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

The Impact you will have in this role:
Being a member of IT Strategy & Business Management team, 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. This role is for a Senior Full‑Stack Developer to own the design and delivery of scalable, cloud‑hosted applications. This role combines React front‑end development with Python/FastAPI backend services, with responsibility for technical quality, performance, and end‑to‑end solution design.
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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of professional full‑stack development experience
• Strong hands‑on expertise with: React (front‑end development)
• Strong hands‑on expertise with: Python and FastAPI (backend services)
• Strong hands‑on expertise with: SQL and data integration
• Experience deploying and operating containerized applications (Docker)
• Experience working in cloud‑hosted environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS EC2 or similar cloud infrastructure
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience supporting data‑intensive or AI‑enabled applications

Responsibilities

• Lead development of front‑end applications using React, ensuring scalability and performance
• Design and build high‑throughput backend APIs using Python and FastAPI
• Own end‑to‑end feature delivery across UI, backend services, and data layers
• Design and optimize SQL queries, including support for Text‑to‑SQL workflows
• Integrate applications with analytics and data platforms such as Snowflake
• Drive containerized deployments using Docker and support routing with Nginx
• Apply and promote best practices for security, performance, and reliability
• Mentor junior developers and participate in architectural and code reviews
• Collaborate with product, DevOps, and data teams to shape technical solutions

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree