Options Clearing Corporation

Associate Principal, Software Engineering: Java

Options Clearing Corporation$160K — $188K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
  • 5 years of experience as a software engineer or developer
  • Expertise in Java and Cucumber BDD automation frameworks
  • Experience in designing highly concurrent, distributed Java applications
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with analysts, team leads, and developers
  • Develop scalable hybrid and cloud-based data solutions
  • Analyze requirements and document software quality
  • Architect and maintain a Java/Cucumber BDD automation framework
  • Design multi-threaded distributed Java applications with Apache Kafka
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build and release processes
  • Perform application risk analysis and recommend improvements

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment allowing up to 2 remote days per week
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Technology stipend for remote work connectivity
  • Generous PTO and parental leave
  • 401k employer match
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
Full Job Description

Duties:

Support and work collaboratively with business analysts, team leads and development team. Develop 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. Thoroughly analyze requirements, develop, test, and document software quality to ensure proper implementation. Architect and maintain a Java/Cucumber BDD automation framework implementing three-tier memory management — Local (step-scoped), Feature (scenario-scoped), and Global (suite-scoped) — with a Jenkins wrapper job to orchestrate and run the full Cucumber test suite, enabling stateful, reusable test execution across regression, integration, and functional suites. Design and develop highly concurrent, multi-threaded distributed Java applications integrating Apache Kafka and JMS messaging for high-throughput, low-latency enterprise data pipelines. Build and manage end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins with containerized deployments via Docker and Kubernetes, automating build, test, and release processes at scale. Implement Hibernate Level 1 & Level 2 caching with JPA/JDBC, authoring complex SQL and PL/SQL queries across Oracle, MySQL, and DB2 for optimized, scalable data access. Follow agreed upon SDLC procedures to ensure that all information system products and services meet. Perform application and project risk analysis and recommend quality improvements. Assist Production Support by providing advice on system functionality and fixes as required. Communicate in a clear and concise manner all time delays or defects in the software immediately to appropriate team members and management. 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 five (5) years of experience as a software engineer, software developer, or related

Special Skills Required:

Must have work experience with each of the following: 1) Architect and maintain a Java/Cucumber BDD automation framework implementing three-tier memory management — Local (step-scoped), Feature (scenario-scoped), and Global (suite-scoped) — with a Jenkins wrapper job to orchestrate and run the full Cucumber test suite, enabling stateful, reusable test execution across regression, integration, and functional suites; 2) Design and develop highly concurrent, multi-threaded distributed Java applications integrating Apache Kafka and JMS messaging for high-throughput, low-latency enterprise data pipelines; 3) Build and manage end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins with containerized deployments via Docker and Kubernetes, automating build, test, and release processes at scale; and 4) Implement Hibernate Level 1 & Level 2 caching with JPA/JDBC, authoring complex SQL and PL/SQL queries across Oracle, MySQL, and DB2 for optimized, scalable data access. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.

Salary

$160,285-$188,100

Apply:

Apply online at www.theocc.com. No calls. EOE.

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
  • 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.

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About Options Clearing Corporation

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is a clearinghouse for equity options and futures options. It was founded in 1973 and is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The company provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 16 exchanges and trading platforms for options, financial futures, security futures, and securities lending transactions. OCC is owned by its member firms, which include most of the major options trading firms in the United States. The company's mission is to ensure that the markets it serves are stable, transparent, and fair, and to protect investors and the public interest.
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