Options Clearing Corporation

Senior Associate, Software Engineering

Options Clearing Corporation$120K — $151K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
  • Minimum of three years in software development or related role.
  • Experience with low-latency, event-driven distributed systems using Spring Batch and Kafka.
  • Proficient in developing microservices and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, with MongoDB or Postgres.
  • Skilled in deploying distributed real-time applications on AWS.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with analysts and team members to develop data solutions.
  • Create scalable hybrid and cloud-based solutions for financial market activities.
  • Support enterprise transformation into a data-driven organization.
  • Optimize database access strategies for performance-sensitive applications.
  • Develop microservices and APIs for data-intensive needs in an Agile environment.
  • Design event-driven systems to manage high throughput workloads.
  • Participate in risk analysis and recommend improvements.

Benefits

  • Up to 40% telecommuting allowed.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for continued education.
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance available.
  • Technology Stipend for remote work setup.
  • Generous PTO and Parental leave.
  • 401k Employer Match provided.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Full 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

Apply:

Apply online at . 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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