Senior Associate, Software Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work up to 2 days

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Technology stipend

PTO & parental leave

401k match

Health benefits

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is seeking a Software Developer to help build scalable, cloud-based data solutions for critical financial market clearing and risk activities. You will work with analysts, leads, and developers to deliver high-throughput systems and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.

Design low-latency distributed systems, implement efficient DB access, and deploy real-time apps on AWS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with 3 years of software development experience.
• Experience designing low-latency, event-driven distributed systems using Spring Batch and Kafka.
• Experience developing scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices with MongoDB or PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business analysts, team leads and developers to build scalable cloud data solutions.
• Design and implement efficient database access strategies for high-throughput apps by bypassing ORM and running optimized SQL.
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Java/Spring Boot with MongoDB or Postgres.
• Design and deploy distributed real-time applications on AWS (EC2, Auto Scaling Groups).
• Follow SDLC procedures ensuring quality, security, and performance across systems.

Skills

Low-latency distributed systems

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Cloud-based data solutions

Agile environment

Data streaming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Tools

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

AWS

Spring Boot

Kafka

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. *This position qualifies for The Options Clearing Corporation’s Employee Referral Program.*

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

Must have work or volunteer experience with each of the following: 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; and 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

$120,300-151,900

Benefits

• 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

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.

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.

Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer