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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) · 19 hours ago

Lead Database Engineer

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is seeking a Lead Database Engineer to serve as the primary database architect and engineering lead for their innovative IT Balanced Scorecard. This role involves designing and building the Snowflake database that supports data integrations and collaborates with Power BI developers to create authoritative Technology Governance metrics.
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Responsibilities

Serve as the lead database engineer responsible for the end‑to‑end design, development, performance tuning, and maintenance of the IT Balanced Scorecard Snowflake database
Partner closely with the CLAW team to understand, challenge, and refine their technical designs and data models to ensure accurate, high‑quality, and scalable solutions
Collaborate with the Power BI development resource to design data models, optimize performance, and validate visualizations and DAX logic for the IT Balanced Scorecard
Expand database engineering support to broader Technology Governance dashboards and metrics programs
Apply Agile ways of working: participate in sprint ceremonies, maintain JIRA stories, estimate work, and deliver iterative value
Build, document, and implement comprehensive test plans, including data validation, reconciliation, and Power BI dashboard testing
Ensure strong data model documentation, reproducibility of pipelines, and alignment to enterprise governance standards
Develop SQL, data transformations, and schedule jobs using Talend and Autosys where required
Drive continuous improvement in data quality, data lineage, and reliability of metric reporting across Technology Governance

Qualification

SnowflakePower BISQLTalendAutosysData visualizationAgile deliveryAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Minimum of 6 years of related experience
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Advanced Excel and data visualization skills (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or QuickSight)
Power BI development and testing, including DAX and Power Query
Experience with data platforms and Snowflake usage optimization
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Autosys
Proficiency in scripting or SQL for custom cost analytics and automation
JIRA and Agile delivery experience
Experience developing, validating, and reporting on metrics and KPIs
Strong communication, leadership and facilitation skills
Ability to collaborate with diverse technical and non‑technical collaborators
Thought leadership and the ability to challenge and influence upstream data designs (especially with centralized data teams such as CLAW)
Strong problem‑solving skills and analytical thinking
Strategic and analytical problem solver with attention to detail
Proactive mindset for continuous improvement and innovation

Benefits

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.

Company

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

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With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry.

H1B Sponsorship

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Frank La Salla
President, CEO and Director of DTCC
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Edward Cortes
Executive Director
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