Lead Software Engineer

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 developmentAt DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. Were 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:

As the Lead Jira Developer for the Jira Governance Support Team you will collaborate with other IT SMEs and the DTCC Jira user community to ensure the continuous improvement of our Jira implementation. This position is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications based on the Atlassian Jira platform. This position works closely with project and product managers, business analysts, other developers, and end users to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions that align with DTCC s Jira implementation best practices and standards.

What You ll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain DTCC s Jira implementation using its configuration capabilities supplemented by Groovy scripts.
• Create custom workflows, fields, screens, permissions, and other Jira configurations to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality, performance, and security.
• Support creation and execution of test cases.
• Document process using both narrative and diagram artifacts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Jira-related issues.
• Manage Jira enhancements and Groovy scripts using source-code control.
• Stay up to date with Jira developments and new features.

Qualification:

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Minimum 4-years experience as a Jira developer creating and maintaining Jira configurations, automation of complex workflows as well as scheduled and event-based automation.
• Minimum 2-years experience Groovy programming in support of a Jira implementation.
• In depth knowledge of Atlassian Jira with the focus on all aspects of the Jira Data Center configuration.
• Experience with the Data Center Jira API (Application Programming Interface) and REST (Representational State Transfer) API.
• Experience with all functions of the ScriptRunner plugin.
• Experience with the Jira Software Development Kit (SDK) and ability to write plugins for Data Center and Cloud.
• Experience with integrating other tools/data using Jira Services.
• Jira certification (e.g., Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator).
• Proficiency in all phases of the System Development Life Cycle including project planning, analysis, design, development, and unit-testing.
• Proven experience in software development using CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with different software development methodologies and philosophies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
• Platform: Linux (servers); Windows (work environment).

Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.