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Associate, Software Engineering

OCC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025
Name of Employer:

The Options Clearing Corporation

Job Title:

Associate, Software Engineering

Location:

125 S. Franklin Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606

Duties:

Provide assistance in implementing and supporting various third party software packages in support of the company’s clearing and enterprise business systems. Install, configure and maintain software components used in the company’s clearing and enterprise systems on multiple operating system platforms. Configure production, development and testing environments and ensure availability of these application services utilizing knowledge of Agile and scaling Agile practices. Provide performance tuning of components and services as well as availability in disaster recovery. Implement and manage monitoring technologies for software, server, and network platforms through planning and project management tools including Jira and Confluence. Resolve configuration-related problems. Assist production support and development staff in debugging application defects. Develop REST-based web services for various applications and use Python for scripting and task automation. Containerize applications using Docker, manage deployments using Kubernetes, and monitor performance issues with Splunk. Develop and manage APIs using Swagger and APIGEE and ensure secure and scalable API lifecycle from design to testing. Automate the deployment process with Harness and implement Kafka-based event-driven architecture to ensure system efficiency. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted. *This position qualifies for The Options Clearing Corporation’s Employee Referral Program.*

Education & Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in CS, computer engineering or related and two (2) years of experience as a software developer, software engineer or related

Special Skills Required:

Must have work experience with each of the following: 1) Develop REST-based web services for various applications and use Python for scripting and task automation; 2) Containerize applications using Docker, manage deployments using Kubernetes, and monitor performance issues with Splunk; 3) Develop and manage APIs using Swagger and APIGEE and ensure secure and scalable API lifecycle from design to testing; and 4) Automate the deployment process with Harness and implement Kafka-based event-driven architecture to ensure system efficiency. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.

Salary:

$85,363-$96,300

Apply:

OCC offers a standard benefits package. See a full list of benefits here: https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together. Apply online at www.theocc.com. No calls. EOE.

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 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 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.

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Step 2

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Step 3

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For more information about OCC, please click here.

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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