Associate Principal, Software Engineering SDET

Duties: Responsible for the design, development and maintenance of new and existing automation frameworks, continued evaluation of test cases for inclusion in test regression, tests coverage and automation of newly implemented functionality, and development of tools to enable acceptance test efficiencies. Work in an Agile team throughout the Software Development Lifecycle to collaborate on the analysis, design, development and testing. Actively participate in Sprint planning sessions to create stories with robust acceptance criteria, while helping identify missing or incomplete requirements. Actively participate in all testing phases within the Sprint from test planning, test execution, defect management and Sprint closure. Define test strategy, conduct requirements analysis for testability, identify scope, conduct risk and mitigation planning, configuration management planning, and write master and detailed test plans for test planning and design. Create, maintain and execute automation test plans, writing code against software platforms, estimating testing efforts, analyzing and communicating test results, defect tracking and participation in day-to-day acceptance test activities, and contribute to the companys performance and scalability testing efforts. Develop, enhance and extend automation frameworks. Identify quality tasks during team Sprint cycle and implement automation for new features. Analyze and communicate test results and defect tracking. Assist in the planning, creation and control of the test environments and test data. Participate in the review of acceptance test procedures and processes and provide recommendations for improvements to eliminate redundancies in testing and improve efficiency. Utilize Cucumber's BDD Gherkin syntax to develop comprehensive test scenarios, conduct functional and regression testing for Tableau reports, and develop a Python automation framework for ODS vs. PostgreSQL report comparison, enhancing efficiency and maintaining data integrity. Configure and optimize the Ververica Platform for Flink deployment, with a focus on enhancing Kafka data ingestion and operational efficiency and implement efficient data ingestion processes for day 0 and day 1 clearing applications, ensuring seamless data flow and reliability. Conduct functional and regression testing for Tableau reports to guarantee accurate data visualization and report reliability, and orchestrate and implement UC4 workflows to automate IT processes, resulting in substantial efficiency gains. Manage deployments for all applications within the data pillar, ensuring smooth and efficient releases using DevOps tools and practices, including tools like Harness, Rancher, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines to automate and streamline deployment processes. Address and resolve application/service-related issues by collaborating closely with developers to troubleshoot, implement fixes, and update services, utilizing tools such as HashiCorp Vault for secure configuration management. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted. *This position qualifies for The Options Clearing Corporations Employee Referral Program.* The company offers standard benefits package for this position. Education & Experience Required: Masters degree in computer science, business analytics, or related and three (3) years of experience as a test engineer, data analyst, or related Special Skills Required: Must have work experience with each of the following: 1) Utilize Cucumber's BDD Gherkin syntax to develop comprehensive test scenarios, conduct functional and regression testing for Tableau reports, and develop a Python automation framework for ODS vs. PostgreSQL report comparison, enhancing efficiency and maintaining data integrity; 2) Configure and optimize the Ververica Platform for Flink deployment, with a focus on enhancing Kafka data ingestion and operational efficiency and implement efficient data ingestion processes for day 0 and day 1 clearing applications, ensuring seamless data flow and reliability; 3) Conduct functional and regression testing for Tableau reports to guarantee accurate data visualization and report reliability, and orchestrate and implement UC4 workflows to automate IT processes, resulting in substantial efficiency gains; and 4) Manage deployments for all applications within the data pillar, ensuring smooth and efficient releases using DevOps tools and practices, including tools like Harness, Rancher, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines to automate and streamline deployment processes. Address and resolve application/service-related issues by collaborating closely with developers to troubleshoot, implement fixes, and update services, utilizing tools such as HashiCorp Vault for secure configuration management. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted. Salary $110,198-$137,700 Apply: 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. 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 certain groups are less likely than others to apply to jobs if they believe they do not meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage everyone 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. If you need a disability related accommodation for any part of the application process, please email talentacquisition@theocc.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. 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. 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.