Associate Principal, Software Engineering

theocc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) in Chicago seeks a Software Engineer to lead and contribute across the Enterprise technology platforms. You’ll guide development, operations, and knowledge transfer, with a focus on SaaS/low-code solutions and platform improvements.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years IT experience, substantial Atlassian product exposure, and strong scripting capabilities. This role emphasizes SDLC discipline, security, and scalable architecture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience and strong background in enterprise platforms.
• 3+ years implementing Atlassian products and related tooling.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, Scriptrunner, and XML.
• Familiar with Agile/Scrum or DevOps methodologies.
• Knowledge of SaaS platform administration in regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for planning, designing, installing, testing, and implementing solutions.
• Serve as SME for SDLC platforms (Confluence, Jira, Scriptrunner, SpiraTest).
• Implement Atlassian plugins and integrate with enterprise software.
• Ensure best-practice development, security, tuning and performance.
• Support KM strategy, transformation, and technical implementation.
• Create knowledge documentation and lead train-the-trainer sessions.
• Oversee solution implementation and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Skills

IT experience

Atlassian products

RESTful APIs

Agile / DevOps

SaaS platform knowledge

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

3–5 years SaaS platform implementation

3+ years cloud platform tech

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Scriptrunner

SharePoint

Git

Jenkins

SonarQube

SQL

Python

PowerShell

Job description

What You'll Do:

The Software Engineer will be a leading contributor on the team to plan, execute, and operate the Enterprise technology platforms we maintain. The team is looking for someone who can contribute through all phases of the Technology Delivery process. The Software Engineer will coach others through education of platform development best practice. The Software Engineer must have a background in SaaS/Low-Code implementation, system administration and can help others to contribute to platform improvements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.
• Provide technical leadership for planning, designing, installing, testing, and implementing solutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise on the SDLC platforms we maintain (Confluence, Jira, Scriptrunner, SpiraTest).
• Implementing Atlassian plugins and supporting integration with other enterprise software.
• Ensure best practice adherence for core system development, security, tuning and performance.
• Supports Knowledge Management (KM) program strategy, transformation, and technical implementation.
• Creates knowledge documentation related to requirements and solution design.
• Facilitates knowledge transfer sessions for administration and self-service. Develop a train the trainer model for support and administration.
• Overall ownership of solution implementation and working with the team to ensure quality solutions that provide delightful experiences.
• Ensure systems and process compliance to regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Ability to stay on top of industry trends and best practices and propose process and tool changes to take advantage of new developments in the industry.

Qualifications:

• [Required] 5+ years of working experience in IT.
• [Required] 3+ years of experience in implementing Atlassian products.
• [Required] Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, Scriptrunner, and XML.
• [Required] Experience with Agile/Scrum or DevOps methodologies.
• [Preferred] Experience working in Financial Services or otherwise regulated environment.
• [Preferred] Experience working with SharePoint.
• [Preferred] Experience with SQL, Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages
• [Preferred] Experience with System and Data Architecture
• [Preferred] Experience or knowledge of SDLC pipeline tools such as Git, Jenkins, SonarQube or similar tools

Technical Skills

Problem-solving skills and solution-oriented attitude.

Requires a complete understanding of the system development life cycle.

Highly motivated to learn new things and motivated by challenges.

Using analysis and critical thinking skills to determine and assess the needs of the user and then create software to meet the requirements.

Proactive attitude in automating processes as much as possible.

Ability to understand the strategic goals of the platforms we support and evaluate customer requests in that context.

Providing clear instructions to the project team, clearly explaining how the software works to the customer and being available to answer any questions that may arise using exceptional communication skills.

Working well with others on the team using effective interpersonal skills.

Being able to efficiently identify and resolve issues that arise during the design, testing and maintenance processes using problem-solving skills.

Certifications

Certifications in Atlassian products are preferred.

Low code/COTS implementation certifications are desired.

Education and Background

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred, 4 years of additional related work experience may be substituted for degree.

3-5 years of experience of SaaS platform implementation and/or system administration.

3+ years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining cloud platform technologies.

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