Senior Cloud​/Java Engineer DTCC Modernization

Position: Senior Cloud/Java Engineer   DTCC Modernization
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Senior Cloud/Java Engineer DTCC Modernization
Remote
12-month contract +

Overview
Client is seeking a Senior Cloud/Java Engineer to support a large-scale DTCC modernization initiative. This effort focuses on transforming how Client exchanges financial messages and data with DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation), moving from legacy formats to modern ISO 20022 standards.

This is a greenfield engineering role centered on building cloud-native APIs and infrastructure on AWS. The ideal candidate is a strong Java engineer who can operate independently, move quickly with precision, and leverage both open-source and internal documentation to deliver solutions. Key Responsibilities

• Design and build cloud-native APIs and microservices using Java (J2EE/Spring Boot) for deployment in AWS
• Develop message translation services to convert between DTCC formats and internal systems (e.g., ISO 20022 XML, proprietary formats)
• Architect and implement event-driven and RESTful APIs for high-throughput financial message processing
• Deploy and manage services on AWS EKS (Kubernetes) with containerized workloads
• Build and maintain asynchronous messaging pipelines using distributed messaging systems (Rabbit
  
  MQ/Amazon MQ or similar)
• Define and provision infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Support batch processing workloads using AWS Batch for large-scale data processing
• Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure accuracy, performance, and reliability of message handling
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers; guide design and delivery best practices
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, driving work streams end-to-end

Technology Environment

• Languages: Java (JDK 11+/17+), Spring Boot
• Cloud & Dev Ops: AWS (EKS, Batch), Terraform
• Messaging: Rabbit
  
  MQ, Amazon MQ, or similar distributed queue systems
• Databases: Oracle
• Architecture: Microservices, event-driven systems, API-first design

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java development (microservices, API development)
• Hands-on expertise with AWS, specifically EKS/Kubernetes and containerized deployments
• Experience building or working with distributed messaging systems (Rabbit
  
  MQ, Kafka, MQ, etc.)
• Proficiency with Terraform or similar IaC tools
• Experience designing scalable, high-availability APIs and systems
• Familiarity with batch processing and asynchronous architectures
• Ability to interpret and implement solutions from documentation (open-source and internal) with minimal guidance
• Strong focus on speed, accuracy, and self-sufficiency in delivery

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with financial services messaging standards (ISO 20022, ISO 15022, etc.)
• Prior exposure to DTCC integrations or capital markets systems
• Experience with message parsing, transformation, and routing workflows
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and domain-driven design (DDD)

Role Context

• Team Size: 10 12 engineers (mixed seniority)
• Structure: Agile/Scrum
• Role Level: Senior / Lead Individual Contributor
• Focus Shift: Reduced infrastructure-heavy work; increased emphasis on Java API development and microservices

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering high-quality, scalable API solutions that enable seamless DTCC integration
• Owning development from design through deployment with minimal oversight
• Accelerating modernization through clean, efficient, and accurate engineering execution
• Elevating team delivery through mentorship and technical leadership

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