Director Software Engineering

2 weeks ago

Chennai, India DTCC Full time

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.

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 :

Being a member of the Information Technology group, the Director Software Engineering is a critical member of the Development family. Responsibilities include crafting, 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 domain 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, detailing 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 tackle complex business problems.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

Guide Application Development squads to implement complex business solutions Contribute to the creation of strategies and implementation plans Work with IT teams to design technical solutions (from architecture to components level) Own applications development process and support end-to-end Manage and develop talent to support the organizations strategic direction, prioritize associated work based on business requirements Support a growing user community in a fast-paced environment Ensure accurate disciplines and controls within the IT environment, as evidenced by strong audits and exams. Serve as a “Change Agent” who brings a sense of urgency and can mobilize resources and implement initiatives on time. Understand how technology works, bring a passion for technology, know the questions to ask, and be able dig into the details. Develop a positive relationship with business line leaders, IT members, and the operations team. Understand the business/process making sure the technology delivery is flawless. Communicate technical issues to a non-tech audience and to be an effective bridge from business to technology. Effectively plan and supervise multiple large and/or sophisticated projects and communicate status to management and project teams. Identify problem areas and alternative solutions. Listen, learn, adapt, share, and advance ideas that support the vision of a world-class infrastructure. Fosters a risk management culture through implementation and demonstration of processes and procedures which identify and mitigate risk

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of related experience Deep technical expertise in distributed and / or Mainframe applications development Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

Financial application development or experience developing Clearing and / or Settlement applications a plus+ Applications’ modernization (re-architecture from Mainframe to Distributed solutions) a plus+ Knowledge of modern architecture, developer delivery practices, DevSecOps, Agile Sets a clear-sighted vision of the future to achieve the organization’s desired market or business position; Describes how the vision for the organization’s future can be realized through tangible actions. Drives a culture of motivation and dedication to the vision. Adapts presentation and communication style to fit the audience. Shapes the opinions of key decision-makers and senior leaders by presenting persuasive arguments and alternative approaches. Builds an organizational culture that embraces change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle; Empowers and supports individual efforts to align with change initiatives

Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.

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