Associate Principal, Software Engineering - Developer

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, is seeking an Associate Principal Software Engineer to join their team. This role combines financial technology expertise with modern software engineering practices, focusing on developing and maintaining critical risk models and cloud-based applications.

The position offers an opportunity to work on sophisticated financial platforms, implementing risk models for margin and clearing fund calculations while utilizing cutting-edge technologies like Java, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, and AWS cloud services. The role involves significant responsibility in designing scalable microservices, managing cloud migration initiatives, and establishing robust CI/CD pipelines.

As an Associate Principal Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing data flow channels, maintaining software environments, and ensuring the quality of financial models through comprehensive testing and documentation. The position requires strong technical expertise combined with an understanding of financial systems, making it ideal for experienced engineers interested in fintech.

The company offers an attractive compensation package ($178,600-$222,200) along with comprehensive benefits, including a hybrid work arrangement, educational support, and health benefits. OCC's status as a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU) adds to the role's significance, as your work will directly impact market stability and integrity.

This role would be perfect for a seasoned software engineer with 5+ years of experience who wants to apply their technical skills in a financial context while working with modern technologies and contributing to critical market infrastructure. The position offers both technical challenges and opportunities for professional growth in a stable, well-established organization.