Lead Associate Principal, Software Engineering: Middleware

What You'll Do:

Provide subject matter expertise for implementation and ongoing support of Middleware integration technologies in production, non-production legacy and container-based environments. 

Work under general supervision; typically reports to a project leader or manager.  Provide technical expertise to Middleware staff. Manage day to day activities when called upon.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

• Install, configure and maintain 3rd party software components classified as middleware on multiple operating system platforms.

• Use subject matter expertise with products to advise on design and assist with development of applications using these tools. 

• Configure production, development and testing environments and ensure the availability of these application services

• Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins and Ansible

• Provide performance tuning of components and services

• Design disaster recovery solutions for middleware technologies to comply with business continuity objectives

• Resolve configuration related problems

• Resolve complex support issues in both production and non-production environments.

• Assist production support and development staff in debugging middleware application defects.

• Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to middleware products

• Participate in or lead moderately or high complex projects.

• Properly secure middleware technologies

• Advise on industry best practices as it relates to new product selection.

• Manage day to day activities of the middleware staff when called upon to do so.

• Management of Vulnerabilities, SORT’s, Password rotations and Certificate renewals

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below 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.

• Excellent problem solving skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to multi-task and work with management to prioritize tasks.

• Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge.

• Ability to work well in crisis situations.

• Ability to work under minimal supervision

• Flexibility to be on call as per team’ schedule

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrate accountability and Transparency

• Ability to collaborate, cross train and maintain healthy team environment

Technical Skills:

• Expert understanding of:

  • Proxy /Reverse Proxy-oriented middleware (tools such as Apigee, Nginx, Apache in containers is a must)

  • Systems administration and change management practices

  • J2EE application services in containers and legacy systems

  • Message-oriented middleware (tools such as Kafka, MQ)

  • Internet / Web based technologies

  • ITLT Best Practices

  • Scripting and coding

  • Network technologies

  • CI/CD tools ( Strong on Ansible, Terraform and Cloud Formation)

  • Cloud native applications

  • Technologies used to support microservices (like RKE)

  • File transfer protocols including SFTP

  • Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management)

  • Security controls as applied to software technologies.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related area

• 7-10 years of related experience with

  • Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment.

  • Minimum 3 supporting middleware technologies

Certificates or Licenses:

• Cloud certification a plus.

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.

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

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.

Salary Range

Incentive Range

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.

Step 1
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Step 2
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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. 

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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer