Application Developer Analyst [2027 EDGE Program]
DTCC · Jersey City, United States +2 · 1mo ago
Make an impact at DTCC
The DTCC IT EDGE Program offers accelerated professional development opportunities for recent university graduates. This 18-month rotational initiative enables Analysts to enhance both technical and leadership capabilities through practical work experience and a comprehensive training curriculum.
Additionally, the program features regular networking sessions that facilitate exposure to senior leaders across the organization. Dedicated managers are available to provide ongoing coaching and support throughout the duration of the program.
At DTCC, we help power the global financial markets by providing critical infrastructure that supports the safe and efficient processing of securities transactions. In this role, you will learn how your business area contributes to that broader mission while building practical skills through meaningful work, coaching, and structured development.
About the EDGE Program
EDGE is DTCC’s 18-month early-career development program for recent graduates. The program combines hands-on business experience, structured learning, mentorship, networking, and regular feedback to help analysts build technical, functional, and leadership capabilities.
What you will gain
A structured onboarding experience, including Welcome Week and program orientation.
Hands-on experience through meaningful work aligned to business priorities.
Rotational experiences across relevant teams/functions.
Monthly learning sessions, business education, professional development, and opportunities to hear from leaders and subject matter experts.
Regular feedback, including a 90-day feedback and assessment milestone, manager coaching, and program check-ins.
Mentorship, networking, and opportunities to build relationships across DTCC.
What you will do
Role Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, test, and document software applications, features, integrations, or reusable components under the guidance of experienced engineers, technical leads, and product teams.
Translate business and process needs into practical technology solutions by partnering with developers, business analysts, product owners, quality assurance teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Participate in application design discussions, code reviews, Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, testing, and implementation activities to support secure, scalable, maintainable, and reliable software delivery.
Support automation and modernization opportunities that reduce manual effort, improve workflow efficiency, strengthen controls, and create better visibility into business or technology processes.
Assist with troubleshooting, defect resolution, root-cause analysis, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing to improve application quality and team effectiveness.
Learn and apply enterprise development practices, including secure coding, version control, DevSecOps concepts, testing discipline, application resiliency, change readiness, and production support awareness.
Research and experiment with emerging technologies, development tools, AI-enabled engineering practices, and industry best practices where appropriate to support innovation-focused projects and team initiatives.
What will help you succeed
Required
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field.
Expected graduation date: May 2027
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Authorization to work permanently in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Foundational understanding of programming, software development concepts, data structures, databases, web technologies, or application design through coursework, projects, or hands-on experience.
Preferred
Internship, project, research, student organization, volunteer, or leadership experience involving software development, application delivery, data analysis, automation, testing, or technology-enabled business process improvement.
Interest in financial services technology and in understanding how applications support business processes, operational efficiency, risk management, resiliency, and enterprise-scale delivery.
Exposure to one or more programming languages or frameworks such as Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Spring Boot, .NET, SQL, or similar technologies.
Familiarity with development tools and practices such as Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Agile delivery, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, APIs, cloud platforms, or DevSecOps concepts.
Familiarity with modern development frameworks, cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift) would be a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to learn new technologies, ability to work through ambiguity, and comfort collaborating across business, product, engineering, testing, and operations teams.
What makes you successful
Curiosity and a willingness to learn in a complex industry.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
Clear written and verbal communication.
Collaboration, accountability, adaptability, and follow-through.
Ability to ask thoughtful questions, use feedback, and connect your work to team goals.
Benefits and work model
Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive opportunities, where applicable.
Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and paid time off benefits based on location and eligibility.
Hybrid work model: 3 days in office and 2 days remote, based on team schedule.
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. 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.