Senior Associate, Software Engineering

The Options Clearing Corporation; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 152,000; 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

Competitive health benefits

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is seeking a software developer to help build scalable data solutions and high-throughput systems. You will design low-latency distributed architectures, develop microservices and RESTful APIs with Java/Spring Boot, and deploy on AWS with scalable infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in CS and 3+ years of software development, with strong SQL optimization and cloud know-how.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and three years of software development experience.
• Experience designing low-latency, event-driven distributed systems with Spring Batch and Kafka.
• Experience developing scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot with MongoDB or Postgres.
• Ability to design efficient database access strategies by bypassing ORM and writing optimized SQL.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analysts, team leads, and developers to create scalable data solutions.
• Design and deploy cloud-based data solutions on AWS with EC2 and Auto Scaling.
• Develop microservices and RESTful APIs for data-intensive applications.
• Ensure SDLC compliance and communicate delays or defects clearly.

Skills

Low-latency systems

Java Spring Boot

Microservices

SQL optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Job description

Duties

Work collaboratively with business analysts, team leads and development team. Act as 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. Design and implement efficient database access strategies for high-throughput applications by selectively bypassing ORM frameworks and executing optimized SQL queries. Support the application development of big data application for business requirements in agreed architecture framework and Agile environment. Develop scalable microservices and RESTful APIs for data-intensive applications using Java and Spring Boot with MongoDB or Postgres. Thoroughly analyze requirements, develop, test, and document software quality to ensure proper implementation. Design and optimize low-latency, event-driven distributed systems to handle high-throughput workloads using Spring Batch and Kafka. Design and deploy distributed realtime applications on AWS cloud to achieve high throughput and cost efficiency using EC2 and Auto Scaling Groups. Follow 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. Perform application and project risk analysis and recommend quality improvements. Assist Production Support by providing advice on system functionality and fixes. Communicate in a clear and concise manner all time delays or defects in the software immediately to appropriate team members and management. Utilize experience with resolving security vulnerabilities.

Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.

Education & Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related and three (3) years of experience as a software developer, systems engineer, research assistant, or related.

Special Skills Required

• 1) design and optimize low-latency, event-driven distributed systems to handle high-throughput workloads using Spring Batch and Kafka;
• 2) develop scalable microservices and RESTful APIs for data-intensive applications using Java and Spring Boot with MongoDB or Postgres;
• 3) design and implement efficient database access strategies for high-throughput applications by selectively bypassing ORM frameworks and executing optimized SQL queries;
• 4) design and deploy distributed real-time applications on AWS cloud to achieve high throughput and cost efficiency using EC2 and Auto Scaling Groups.

Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.

Salary

Salary $120,300-$151,900

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE.

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].