OCC
We clear and settle trades for the options industry.
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid

Associate Principal, Software Engineering - Test Data Management

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What You'll Do:
Associate Principle, Software Engineering, with Java development skills will be responsible for the development and delivery of day 0 migration utilities and data automation applications for cloud-native event driven clearing, risk management and data platform applications. The candidate must be able to solve problems creatively, communicate effectively, and proactively engage in technical decision making to achieve these objectives.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

  • Develop data processing (ETL) applications using Java
  • Develop extract modules using SQL and Java
  • Develop transformation modules using Java to convert CSV files to Json.
  • Develop Java application for data ingestion from Kafka topics to Application APIs
  • Develop applications to generate synthetic test data for various scenarios.
  • Design and develop data comparison and reconciliation utilities.
  • Design and develop reconciliation reporting utilities.
  • Develop automation using UC4 and other automation tools.
  • Develop data utilities for Clearing, Risk and data applications
  • Develop applications to be deployed in Kubernetes environments,
  • Manage and communicate status reports and other key metrics
  • Maintain documentation and process related requirements
  • Identify and address data processing errors promptly
  • Partner with internal business users and stakeholders to prioritize and develop requirements


Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None


Qualifications:
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

  • 7+ year of experience in building large scale, computing, and event-driven solutions.
  • 3+ years' experience building ETL application using Java
  • Experience (including internal workings of Java) in Java 8+ is required.
  • Experience developing software using Object Oriented Designs, advance patterns (like AOP) and multi-threading.
  • Experience with cloud technologies and migrations. Experience preferred with AWS foundational services like VPCs, EC2, S3 and IAM etc.
  • Strong understanding and experience working with data formats like csv, json, Protobuf
  • Experience working with Kafka, IBM MQ or other similar technologies
  • Strong experience with relational database and SQL knowledge
  • Good understanding of containerized applications and deployments using CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with high-speed distributed computing frameworks involving MapReduce techniques like Apache Spark, Kafka Streams, Apache Flink etc. is a plus.
  • 'Get stuff done' and flexible mindset for greater good of the organization.
  • Experience operating within an Agile delivery team
  • Intellectually curious and eager to learn.


Technical Skills:

  • Strong in Java enterprise applications development
  • Experience of working with Spring Java applications for Kubernetes & AWS environment
  • API and high-volume data development experience
  • Development of data testing and transformation tools
  • Programming in Python, other programming languages
  • Strong data experience including SQL, databases
  • Streaming and event driven system experience a plus.
  • Message queuing and event sourcing tools like IBM MQ, Kafka
  • Proficiency with MS word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio is preferred
  • Experience working with various types of databases like Relational, NoSQL, Object-based
  • Experience following Git workflows and build automation process
  • Working knowledge of DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc.
  • Familiarity with monitoring related tools and frameworks like Splunk, Elastic Search, Prometheus etc.


Education and/or Experience:

  • BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field required.


Certificates or Licenses:

  • OCP Java SE 8 Programmer Certification is a plus
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Level is a plus


Who We Are
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.
What We Offer

  • 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
  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision


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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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What are OCC Perks + Benefits

OCC Benefits Overview

Educational Assistance and Student Debt Forgiveness, 12-week paid parental leave, technology stipend up to $2,000, mobile data reimbursement of $35 per month. Open offices, online health coaching.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Each year, OCC employees select a locally-based charitable organization for each of our three offices (Chicago, Dallas and Washington, D.C.). We offer multiple opportunities to get involved.
Partners with nonprofits
OCC Partners with local organizations in Dallas, Chicago and DC to raise funds and support their missions. Employees select the charity and are eligible for up to 8 hours of paid time to volunteer.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Flexible work schedule
OCC provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes Flexible start and end times.
Remote work program
2 days per week work from home program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
OCC provides employees with a 401(k) matching plan managed by Fidelity. We match 50% of contributions up to 6% of an employee's annual gross pay.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
12-week paid parental leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
OCC employees receive between 22 and 32 days per year of paid time off based on years of service.
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Eligible employees get 30 days of paid sabbatical after their first 10 years of working at the company.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
OCC Offers pre-tax commuter benefits for employees in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Relocation assistance
OCC offers relocation assistance which varies based on the position level and location.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Mother's room
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
OCC offers employees professional development opportunities including onsite training courses and the ability to attend job related certification courses, conferences and seminars.
Tuition reimbursement
Our tuition reimbursement plan offers an annual max of $1000.
Lunch and learns
OCC hosts leadership lunches on a regular basis so you can learn about your colleagues and their unique backgrounds.
Promote from within
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Employees are strongly encouraged to stay current in relevant technologies and supports certification programs.

Additional Perks + Benefits

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