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The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) · 6 hours ago

Associate Principal, Software Engineering: Middleware

Chicago - 125 S Franklin

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $160K/yr

7+ years exp

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity. They are seeking an Associate Principal in Software Engineering to provide expertise in Middleware integration technologies, manage day-to-day activities, and support the implementation and maintenance of middleware solutions.

FinanceFinancial ServicesProperty Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Middleware integration technologiesAutomation scriptingCloud native applicationsMessage-oriented middlewareProxy middleware toolsCI/CD toolsNetwork technologiesEncryption technologiesProblem solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

Expert understanding of Systems administration and change management practices

Expert understanding of J2EE application services in containers and legacy systems

Expert understanding of Message-oriented middleware (tools such as Kafka, MQ)

Expert understanding of Internet / Web based technologies

Expert understanding of ITLT Best Practices

Expert understanding of Scripting and coding

Expert understanding of Network technologies

Expert understanding of CI/CD tools ( Strong on Ansible, Terraform and Cloud Formation)

Expert understanding of Cloud native applications

Expert understanding of Technologies used to support microservices (like RKE)

Expert understanding of File transfer protocols including SFTP

Expert understanding of Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management)

Expert understanding of Security controls as applied to software technologies

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

Preferred

Cloud certification a plus

Benefits

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

Company

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)

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The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization.

Founded in 1973

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.theocc.com/

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