Lead Associate Principal, Software Engineering: Java

OCC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work up to 2 days remote

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Technology stipend

Generous PTO and parental leave

401k employer match

Health benefits

Job summary

OCC, the Options Clearing Corporation, is seeking an Application Developer Specialist to design and implement high-speed data-centric solutions for financial market clearing and risk. You will collaborate across business, technical, and product teams in a hybrid environment, delivering scalable cloud-based data platforms.

You will work with Java, distributed frameworks like Flink and Spark, and modern DevOps tools, while following Agile SDLC practices to ensure quality, security, and reliable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building high speed, data-centric solutions.
• 5+ years of experience in Java.
• Experience with high speed distributed computing frameworks (Flink, Spark, Kafka Streams).
• Experience with distributed message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Kinesis).
• Cloud technologies and migrations; AWS basics (VPC, EC2, S3) preferred.
• Experience with public cloud providers (AWS, Google).
• Experience writing unit and integration tests (JUnit, Citrus).
• Experience with various databases (Relational, NoSQL, Graph).
• Experience with Git workflows and DevOps tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Splunk, ElasticSearch, Prometheus, AppDynamics).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business analysts, team leads and developers on scalable data solutions.
• Develop hybrid and cloud-based data solutions for financial market clearing and risk activities.
• Follow SDLC and Agile practices to ensure quality and security.
• Perform risk analysis and suggest quality improvements.
• Support production by advising on system functionality and fixes.
• Communicate delays or defects clearly to team and management.

Skills

Java development

Distributed computing

Cloud technologies

DevOps practices

Testing

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

OCP Java SE 8 Certification

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

ActiveMQ

Kinesis

Flink

Spark

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Git workflows

Splunk

ElasticSearch

Prometheus

AppDynamics

Job description

What You’ll Do

This role supports and works collaboratively with business analysts, team leads and development team. A contributor in developing scalable and resilient hybrid and Cloud-based data solutions supporting critical financial market clearing and risk activities; collaborate with other developers, architects and product owners to support enterprise transformation into a data-driven organization. The Specialist, Application Developer will be a team player and work well with business, technical and non-technical professionals in a project environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Support the application development of big data application for business requirements in agreed architecture framework and Agile environment Thoroughly analyzes requirements, develops, tests, and documents software quality to ensure proper implementation Follows agreed upon SDLC procedures to ensure that all information system products and services meet: both explicit and implicit quality standards, end-user functional requirements, architectural standards, performance requirements, audit requirements, security rules are upheld, and external facing reporting is properly represented Performs application and project risk analysis and recommends quality improvements Assists Production Support by providing advice on system functionality and fixes as required Communicates in a clear and concise manner all time delays or defects in the software immediately to appropriate team members and management Experience with resolving security vulnerabilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

• [Required] 5+ year of experience in building high speed, data-centric solutions
• [Required] 5+ years of experience in Java
• [Required] Experience with high speed distributed computing frameworks like FLINK, Apache Spark, Kafka Streams, etc
• [Required] Experience with distributed message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc.
• [Required] Experience with cloud technologies and migrations.
• Experience preferred with AWS foundational services like VPCs, Security groups, EC2, RDS, S3 ACLs, KMS, AWS CLI and IAM etc
• [Required] Experience developing and delivering technical solutions using public cloud service providers like Amazon, Google
• [Required] Experience writing unit and integration tests with testing frameworks like Junit, Citrus
• [Required] Experience working with various types of databases like Relational, NoSQL, Object-based, Graph
• [Required] Experience following Git workflows
• [Required] Working knowledge of DevOps tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc
• [Required] Familiarity with monitoring related tools and frameworks like Splunk, ElasticSearch, Prometheus, AppDynamics

Technical Skills

• [Required] Java-based software development experience, including deep understanding of Java fundamentals like Memory Model, Data structures, Concurrency and Multithreading
• [Required] Fluent in object-oriented design, industry best practices, software patterns, and architecture principles
• [Required] Strong testing experience which includes developing test plans, automated test cases, and working with test frameworks
• [Preferred] Deep understanding to troubleshoot performance and multi-threaded issues
• [Preferred] Experience with performance optimization and profiling
• [Required] Experience working with two or more of the following: Unix/Linux environments, event-driven systems, transaction processing systems, distributed and parallel systems, large software system development, security software development, public-cloud platforms
• [Required] Hands-on experience with Java version 8 onwards, Spring, SpringBoot, Microservices, REST API

Education and/or Experience

• [Required] BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field required
• [Preferred] MS in Computer Science

Certificates or Licenses

• [Preferred] OCP Java SE 8 Programmer Certification
• [Preferred] AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Level

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.

• 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.

Salary Range $136,000.00 - $222,800.00

Incentive Range 8% to 15%

Equal Opportunity Employer

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

If you need a disability related accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail].

Interviews

OCC does not utilize video chat rooms (that is, Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. OCC will only use our approved Zoom video interview platform. Your vigilance helps protect you and supports the integrity of our hiring process.