Associate Principal, Release Engineering

The Options Clearing Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Technology Stipend

PTO & Parental Leave

401k Match

Health, Dental & Vision benefits

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) seeks an experienced Orchestration Specialist to document, develop, and test Renaissance orchestration for all OCC application pillars. You will partner with Production Control, Technical Operations, and business users to ensure compliant and scalable integration across environments.

Responsibilities include defining infrastructure components, documenting controls, writing user stories, and maintaining extensive Confluence pages.

Qualifications

• Experience orchestrating complex workloads in financial services across multi-clouds.
• Background in software integration with real-time messaging between systems.
• Proactive, analytical thinker with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong emphasis on accuracy, reliability and cross-functional alignment.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply new tools and standards.
• Well organized with a track record of delivering on timelines.
• Experience leading incident response and post-mortems.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Document and coordinate the integrated Renaissance orchestration for OCC application pillars.
• Develop and test Renaissance orchestration for applications and infrastructure.
• Define and implement orchestration components with security/controls.
• Coordinate with operations, infra, and development teams to scope implementations.
• Write user stories and functional documentation for orchestration approaches.
• Create and maintain confluence pages and governance materials.
• Provide Level 1 support and on-call coverage across environments.
• Lead after-hours maintenance and on-call escalation when required.

Skills

Orchestration experience

Financial services experience

Real-time messaging

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Incident response leadership

Automation scripting

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / MIS / CS / Business

Tools

Automic/UC4

OS/390 JCL

Python

PowerShell

Bash

REGEX

REST API

Harness

Jenkins

GitHub

Kafka Watcher

ServiceNow

ITIL

Unix/Linux

Job description

What You'll Do

This role will work directly with the Production Control Team, Technical Operations Teams, and Business Users to document/coordinate the integrated Renaissance Orchestration for all OCC application pillars. This individual will document, develop, and test the Renaissance application and infrastructure orchestration for the proj

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with application pillars to understand and develop the functional and technical orchestration.


• Document technical standard controls, processes, and procedures are in place for all Application pillars to follow when defining Orchestration components.


• undefined Document and evaluate the transport components to various environments for testing to production promotion.


• undefined Define the Infrastructure components – technical integration with Secrets Management, how file processing will work, Harness, Jenkins, GitHub, Kafka Watcher, etc.


• undefined Ensure all automated controls (GSD – Good Software Delivery) documented and enforced during UC4 code promotion to higher environments.


• undefined Coordinate with Technical Operations, Infrastructure and Development teams to define and scope implementation plans for major projects from start to finish. Communicate and manage internal implementation requirements and expectations.


• undefined Work with Architecture, application development, IT management team, and business stakeholders to clarify and ensure orchestration adherence to business requirements. Ensure orchestration compliance with all related company policies, COBIT, ITIL guidelines and other regulatory requirements associated with the project.


• Write user stories and functional documentation associated with the orchestration approach.


• Create presentations, policies and procedures required to support orchestration.


• Creation and management of extensive confluence pages throughout the implementation lifecycle of a project/program/work-effort.


• undefined Level 1 Support for Renaissance Orchestration for all environments, especially production.


• On-Call Support: Provide on-call and on-site support for installs, production issues, and system availability; set standards for on-call response and escalation.


• Off-Hours Work: Lead and participate in after-hours and weekend maintenance windows as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with orchestration of complex workloads in the financial services or clearing industry end-to-end across multi clouds.


• Software Integration background with Real Time messaging between systems.


• Initiative-taking collaborator with strong analytic and critical thinking skills.


• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written), and a commitment to accuracy, reliability, and Interpersonal Relationship building skills.


• Self-managed high energy person with the ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply new tools, processes, and standards.


• Highly organized with attention-to-detail and a history of successful delivery according to timelines.


• Ability to drive cross-functional alignment and influence at senior levels without direct authority.


• History of leading incident response, post-mortems, and implementing systemic corrective actions.


• Strong scripting and automation skills with measurable reduction in manual toil through tooling.


• Powerful desire to continuously learn and understand innovative technologies from a variety of sources (existing internal documentation, self-study/research etc.)


• Ability to translate ambiguous ideas, technical data, and complex information into straightforward, effective, and easily digestible documents or descriptions.

Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency with Automic/UC4 Scheduler and Automic scripting language.


• Strong knowledge of OS/390 JCL and IBM utilities.


• Advanced proficiency with modern scripting languages: Python, PowerShell, Bash, and REGEX for pattern matching and validation.


• Experience with REST API integration, software development, and automation.


• Proficiency with transmission protocols: Connect Direct, Sterling Integrator, FTP.


• Expert use of ServiceNow for incident, problem, and change management.


• Deep working knowledge of ITIL principles and processes.


• Proficiency with Unix/Linux commands and tools (Putty, WinSCP).


• Experience across multiple operating systems (Windows, OS/390, Linux) in both cloud and on-premises environments.


• Strong understanding of technical monitoring, metrics, and alerting systems.


• General knowledge of databases, testing tools, CI/CD tools, Harness, networking technologies, security controls as applied to software technologies.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Information Technology, MIS, Computer Science or Business is a plus. Experience in working on projects at the corporate level a plus 5+ years of software implementation and integration, product support, or project coordination experience.

Certificates or Licenses

AWS or equivalent to demonstrate technical aptitude a plus but not required.

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 19 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.

• 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.

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.

• Salary Range $112,300.00 - $168,200.00


• Incentive Range 8% to 15%

Equal Opportunity Statement

OCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. OCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Numerous studies have shown that people from certain groups are less likely than others to apply to jobs if they believe they do not meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage everyone to review our open positions and apply if you think your experience may be a match, even if you do not meet all of the qualifications. Your perspective may be an element we need to continue building innovative solutions to support the markets and market participants we serve.

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