Principal, Software Engineering: Java

The Options Clearing Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation in Chicago seeks a senior software engineer to drive feature development and delivery across backend, data integration, and UI layers. You will collaborate across business and technical teams in an agile setting to ensure rock-solid, scalable systems capable of handling peak trading loads.

The role requires deep Java, web app experience, and strong cloud/DevOps skills, plus leadership in complex distributed environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software development experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Java based applications.
• 4+ years of experience with cloud and DevOps (AWS, EKS, Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher, Harness).
• 4+ years of experience with CICD (Jenkins, JIRA, GIT).
• 2+ years of experience with distributed applications.
• 2+ years of experience in JavaScript framework application development.
• Experience with technically leading teams.
• Experience with Relational and non-relational DB.
• Experience with Logging / monitoring frameworks and tools.
• Understanding of IAM and secure coding practices (OWASP, Sysdig, Black Duck, Veracode).
• Ability to write clean, bug‑free code that is easy to understand and maintainable.
• Get stuff done and flexible mindset for greater good of the organization.
• Intellectually curious and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver business features in the application, integrating with upstream data-sources and presenting data via UI.
• Collaborate with business, technical and non-technical professionals in an agile environment.
• Help build a stronger team to support in-house development as vendor engagement ends.
• Provide DevOps, backend, and UI development guidance and leadership.
• Collaborate with leads to solve complex multi-system project solutions.
• Ensure project health, plan for future hurdles, and manage delivery timelines.
• Code, test, troubleshoot, debug, and document the systems.
• Prepare the application for production by delivering nonfunctional requirements.
• Recommend technologies and tools to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Java-based development

Web application development

Distributed systems

Cloud & DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

JavaScript framework development

Technical leadership

Relational and non-relational DB

Logging & monitoring

Secure coding (IAM/OWASP)

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related field

Masters preferred

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Rancher

Harness

Jenkins

JIRA

GIT

Sysdig

Veracode

OWASP

Job description

To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies. Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account. Any resume submitted outside of an active job posting will not be considered for employment.

What You'll Do:

This role will be responsible for the development and delivery of business features in that application, integrating with a variety of upstream data-sources and presenting data through the user interface, all while enriching and advancing the platform. This software must achieve a blend of data-rich presentation, performance, user experience, and the capacity to support the busiest trading days in the world economy with rock-solid reliability. The candidate must be able to solve problems creatively, communicate effectively, and proactively engage in technical decision making to achieve these objectives. A team player and work well with business, technical and non-technical professionals in agile environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

• Help build a stronger team to support in-house development as the vendor engagement comes to an end.

• Technically help team in areas of DevOps, backend development and UI development.

• Technically collaborating with other leads to figure out complex project solutions involving multiple systems

• Ensure good project health by helping solve complex issues and plan for future hurdles while keeping delivery timelines into perspective.

• Be hands on involved in coding, testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and documenting the systems

• Get the application ready to handle production by ensuring delivery and planning of nonfunctional aspects.

• Recommending technologies and tools that improve the efficiency and quality of OCC's systems and development processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• [Required] 15+ years of software development experience

• [Required] 10+ years of experience in Java based applications

• [Required] 4+ years of experience with cloud and DevOps (AWS, EKS, Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher, Harness)

• [Required] 4+ years of experience with CICD (Jenkins, JIRA, GIT)

• [Required] 2+ years of experience with distributed applications

• [Required] 2+ years of experience in JavaScript framework application development

• [Required] Experience with technically leading teams

• [Required] Experience with Relational and non-relational DB

• Experience with Logging / monitoring frameworks and tools

• Understanding of IAM and secure coding practices (OWASP, Sysdig, Black Duck, Veracode)

• Ability to write clean, bug‑free code that is easy to understand and easily maintainable

• 'Get stuff done' and flexible mindset for greater good of the organization

• Intellectually curious and eager to learn

Technical Skills:

• [Required] Java based software development experience

• [Required] Web application development experience

• [Required] Experience working with four 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

• Understanding of functional programming, object‑oriented design, industry best practices, software patterns, and architecture principles

• Understanding of the following types of testing: unit, integration, system, functional, non‑functional, regression, performance, security, and acceptance

• Understanding of trouble shooting performance issues and multi‑threaded development

• Experience with support and how to handle critical issues for prod like environments

Education and/or Experience:

• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field required

• Masters preferred

Certificates or Licenses