Senior Associate, Software Engineering: Software Development Test: SDET

National Black MBA Association; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Technology Stipend

Generous PTO and Parental leave

401k Employer Match

Health benefits including medical, and

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is hiring a Software Quality Assurance Analyst to design, develop and maintain automation frameworks, and to evaluate test cases for regression and coverage.

You will build tools with Python and shell scripting, perform unit testing on SAP/Clarity PPM, and collaborate with developers, PMs and support teams to ensure quality and data integrity across the enterprise systems.

Job description

Duties:

Responsible for supporting the design, development and maintenance of new and existing automation frameworks, as well as continued evaluation of test cases for inclusion of test regression, tests coverage and automation of newly implemented functionality, and development of tools to enable acceptance test efficiencies. Work closely with Software Developers, Project Management and Customer Support to form and follow quality procedures, standards and specifications ensuring they are met and deliver the highest quality projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Assist in the testing of Delivery Controls. Examine evidence of delivery controls and reports result. Identify areas of improvements in capturing and reporting of control data. Build and deploy automation tools using Python and Shell scripting to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort and improve consistency across testing and translation processes. Perform unit testing, defect diagnosis, and end-to-end validation across integrated enterprise systems such as SAP and Clarity PPM. Gather requirements, design test strategies, and communicate key findings for SaaS-based systems including HP NGQ or similar platforms, utilizing tools such as GitHub, JIRA, and Google Cloud; debug ETL pipelines, SQL queries, and reporting processes to ensure accurate data flow and system integrity. Develop and execute automated test plans and unit test cases in Java and SAP ABAP within Agile sprint cycles, and leverage JUnit and TestNG alongside JIRA for task tracking and cross-functional collaboration. Collaborate with other groups to review control data and identify improvements in the IT delivery process and controls. Contribute to the creation of dashboards and reports demonstrating control adherence and opportunities for improvement. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted. OCC offers a standard benefits package. *This position qualifies for The Options Clearing Corporation’s Employee Referral Program.*

Education & Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related and two (2) years of experience as a software quality assurance analyst, project engineer, or related

Special Skills Required:

Must have work experience with each of the following: 1) Build and deploy automation tools using Python and Shell scripting to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort and improve consistency across testing and translation processes; 2) Perform unit testing, defect diagnosis, and end-to-end validation across integrated enterprise systems such as SAP and Clarity PPM; 3) Gather requirements, design test strategies, and communicate key findings for SaaS-based systems including HP NGQ or similar platforms, utilizing tools such as GitHub, JIRA, and Google Cloud; debug ETL pipelines, SQL queries, and reporting processes to ensure accurate data flow and system integrity; and 4) Develop and execute automated test plans and unit test cases in Java and SAP ABAP within Agile sprint cycles, and leverage JUnit and TestNG alongside JIRA for task tracking and cross-functional collaboration. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.

Salary

$86,500-$117,600

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.

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

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.

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE.