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The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)

Associate Principal, Software Engineering: Java

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Hybrid
Dallas, TX
160K-188K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Dallas, TX
160K-188K Annually
Senior level
Develop Java-based microservices and React interfaces for OCC’s clearing and settlement systems. Build high-throughput, real-time messaging solutions with Kafka; automate testing, containerization, and cloud deployments using CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and related DevOps tools. Optimize performance, troubleshoot systems, contribute to architecture and user stories, and ensure quality, security, audit, and regulatory standards.
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Duties:

Work collaboratively with experts building OCC’s next generation clearing and settlement system, and will help pave the future of digital transformation in the capital markets industry. Develop solutions to complex technical challenges while coding, testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and documenting the developed systems utilizing DevOps tools including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline. Automate build, containerization, and deployment through CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Docker and SonarQube. Develop and deliver technical solutions using public cloud service providers including Amazon and Google. Design and implement microservice architectures and component-based web interfaces using Java, Spring and React. Follow agreed upon SDLC procedures to ensure that all information system products and services meet explicit and implicit quality standards, end-user functional requirements, architectural standards, performance requirements, audit requirements, security rules, and external facing reporting guidelines. Write unit and integration tests with testing frameworks including JUnit and Citrus. Optimize application performance through analysis, code refactoring, and system tuning. Develop and execute automated unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, leveraging JUnit and Generative Al tools such as Claude to accelerate test creation and coverage. Recommend technologies and tools that improve the efficiency and quality of OCC’s systems and development processes. Build high speed, data-centric solutions utilizing experience with computing frameworks with FLINK, Apache Spark, Kafka Streams. Develop high-throughput, real-time messaging and notification systems using Apache Kafka. Actively participate in creation and review of both business and technical user stories, providing constructive feedback and input on both work effort estimation as well as architecture/design improvements. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted. *This position qualifies for The Options Clearing Corporation’s Employee Referral Program.*


Education & Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related and five (5) years of experience as a software developer, software engineer, systems engineer, or related


Special Skills Required:

Must have work experience with each of the following: 1) Design and implement microservice architectures and component-based web interfaces using Java, Spring and React; 2) Develop high-throughput, real-time messaging and notification systems using Apache Kafka; 3) Develop and execute automated unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, leveraging JUnit and Generative Al tools such as Claude to accelerate test creation and coverage; and 4) Automate build, containerization, and deployment through CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Docker and SonarQube. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.


Salary

$160,285-$188,100


Apply:

Apply online at www.theocc.com. No calls. EOE.



About Us

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 23 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.


Benefits

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:

  • A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
  • Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
  • Generous PTO and Parental leave
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

Compensation

  • The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
  • In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
  • We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
  • All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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