The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Associate Director, Full Stack (Java, Microservices & Kafka)

In short

Associate Director, Full Stack role at DTCC building and supporting scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices, cloud-native apps on AWS/OpenShift, and Kafka-based event-driven solutions, including modernizing legacy database stored-procedure logic. Requires 8+ years of experience spanning Java/J2EE, REST/SOAP APIs, Oracle/DB2/PostgreSQL databases, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD integration, plus technical leadership and mentoring. Hybrid role based in Tampa, FL, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week.

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?
At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed, and to creating a workplace that looks like the world we serve.
Pay and 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)
The Impact You Will Have in This Role
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 Application Support Engineering role specializes in maintaining and providing technical support for all applications that are beyond the development stage and are running in the daily operations of the firm. Works closely with development teams, infrastructure partners, and internal/external clients to escalate and resolve technical support incidents.
Your Primary Responsibilities
•Design, develop, and support scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architectures
•Lead modernization initiatives, including migration of business logic from database stored procedures to Java-based services
•Develop cloud-native applications leveraging AWS and OpenShift
•Design and implement event-driven solutions using Kafka and related messaging technologies
•Build and support REST and SOAP APIs with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability
•Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks for APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
•Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD), automation-first engineering, and shift-left testing practices
•Integrate automated testing and quality controls into CI/CD pipelines
•Optimize application performance and database interactions across Oracle, DB2, and PostgreSQL environments
•Participate in architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and code reviews
•Troubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives
•Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices, software quality, and technical excellence
NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.
Qualifications
•Minimum of 8 years of related experience
•Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Talents Needed for Success
•Strong expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architectures
•Hands-on experience developing cloud-native applications using AWS
•Experience with OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), containers, and cloud deployment architectures
•Strong experience with Oracle, DB2, or PostgreSQL databases, including complex database-driven applications
•Experience with Apache Kafka or Confluent Kafka and event-driven architectures
•Strong understanding of distributed systems, messaging patterns, and asynchronous processing
•Experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks
•Hands-on experience with testing tools such as JUnit, Mockito, REST Assured, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar frameworks
•Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
•Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills
•Experience working in Agile delivery environments
•Exposure to Angular or React is a plus but not required
Preferred Skills
•Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and build automation practices
•Familiarity with Jenkins, CloudBees, Git, SonarQube, Maven, and related tooling
•Experience supporting large-scale enterprise systems and cloud modernization initiatives
•Experience with performance, load, resiliency, and API testing
•Java, AWS, or quality engineering certifications
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.

Stop applying.
Get referred.

$10 in free credits

In just 60 seconds, fully on autopilot — Eraldt's AI agents read your CV, map the roles you fit, find live vacancies and the people who can refer you, write personal emails, and get you referred.

This isn't an application: your CV doesn't go to the company, and we don't promise a referral for this exact role.

Discover who else lands interviews on autopilot