Associate Principal, Software Engineering

What You'll Do: The Software Engineer will be a leading contributor on the team to plan, execute, and operate the Enterprise technology platforms we maintain. The team is looking for someone who can contribute through all phases of the Technology Delivery process. The Software Engineer will coach others through education of platform development best practice. The Software Engineer must have a background in SaaS/Low-Code implementation, system administration and can help others to contribute to platform improvements. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Provide technical leadership for planning, designing, installing, testing, and implementing solutions. Provide subject matter expertise on the SDLC platforms we maintain (Confluence, Jira, SpiraTest). Implementing Atlassian plugins and supporting integration with other enterprise software. Ensure best practice adherence for core system development, security, tuning and performance. Supports Knowledge Management (KM) program strategy, transformation, and technical implementation. Creates knowledge documentation related to requirements and solution design. Facilitates knowledge transfer sessions for administration and self-service. Develop a train the trainer model for support and administration. Overall ownership of solution implementation and working with the team to ensure quality solutions that provide delightful experiences. Ensure systems and process compliance to regulatory and organizational requirements. Ability to stay on top of industry trends and best practices and propose process and tool changes to take advantage of new developments in the industry. 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. [Required] 5 years of working experience in IT. [Required] 3 years of experience in implementing Atlassian products. [Required] Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML. [Required] Experience with Agile/Scrum or DevOps methodologies. [Preferred] Experience working in Financial Services or otherwise regulated environment. [Preferred] Experience working with SharePoint. [Preferred] Experience with SQL, Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages [Preferred] Experience with System and Data Architecture [Preferred] Experience or knowledge of SDLC pipeline tools such as Git, Jenkins, SonarQube or similar tools Technical Skills: Problem-solving skills and solution-oriented attitude. Requires a complete understanding of the system development life cycle. Highly motivated to learn new things and motivated by challenges. Using analysis and critical thinking skills to determine and assess the needs of the user and then create software to meet the requirements. Proactive attitude in automating processes as much as possible. Ability to understand the strategic goals of the platforms we support and evaluate customer requests in that context. Providing clear instructions to the project team, clearly explaining how the software works to the customer and being available to answer any questions that may arise using exceptional communication skills. Working well with others on the team using effective interpersonal skills. Being able to efficiently identify and resolve issues that arise during the design, testing and maintenance processes using problem-solving skills. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field preferred, 4 years of additional related work experience may be substituted for degree. 3-5 years of experience of SaaS platform implementation and/or system administration. 3 years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining cloud platform technologies. Certificates or Licenses: Certifications in Atlassian products are preferred. Low code/COTS implementation certifications are desired. 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 Step 1 When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please complete the application and attach your resume. Step 2 You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application. Step 3 If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location. For more information about OCC, please click here. OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer OCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. OCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Numerous studies have shown that people from groups that are traditionally under-represented in financial services apply to jobs only if they believe they meet 100% of the requirements. We want to break down this mindset to further diversify our workforce. We encourage you to review our open positions and apply if you think your experience may be a match, even if you do not meet all of the qualifications. Your perspective may be an element we need to continue building innovative solutions to support the markets and market participants we serve. OCC is a globally recognized entity that clears a multitude of diverse and sophisticated products. We want to reflect this in the diversity of our workforce. If you need a disability related accommodation for any part of the application process, please email occtalentacquision@theoccc.com. 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.

Salary : $139,464 - $178,500