Associate Principal, Software Engineering: Software Development Test (SDET)

OCC • Chicago, IL

1d • $104,800 - $174,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is seeking a skilled and motivated Associate Principal A, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will design and champion automation strategies that keep our mission-critical financial systems stable, performant, and continuously deliverable. You will partner closely with developers, product owners, and platform engineers to embed quality throughout the software lifecycle — from sprint planning through production release.

Requirements

• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Hands-on experience with design, develop and maintain testcases by utilizing leading industry standards tools and automation frameworks that can simulate complex multi-system scenarios
• Experience working with two or more of the following: web/mobile application development, Unix/Linux environments transaction processing systems, distributed and parallel systems, large software systems development, security software development, public-cloud platforms
• Strong testing experience which includes developing test plans, automate test cases, and working with test frameworks
• Understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC), including proven experience in implementing software applications
• Proficiency in any test management tool, test automation tools
• Java based software development experience, fluent in object-oriented design, industry best practices, and architecture principles
• Automated testing framework experience
• API and high-volume data testing experience
• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of seven (3-7) years’ experience working with manual and automation technologies as an expert with a clear understanding of core practices, processes, and terminology

Nice To Haves

• Streaming and event driven system experience a plus.
• Message queuing and event sourcing tools like IBM MQ, Kafka
• Clearing and Risk systems functional expertise and familiarity with technical offerings such as integrations and Core Connectors is preferred
• Previous experience testing in Financial Services, Derivatives Clearing, Risk, and Data warehousing systems

Responsibilities

• Creating, maintaining and executing automation test plans
• Writing code against software platforms
• Estimating testing efforts
• Analyzing and communicating test results
• Defect tracking and participation in day-to-day test activities (functional, regression and integration)
• Contribute to the company’s performance and scalability testing efforts
• Contribute to our long-term vision and strategy for improved quality via automation
• 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
• Participate in performance and load test efforts
• Assist in the planning, creation and control of the test environments and test data
• Define test strategy, conduct requirements analysis for testability, identify scope, conduct risk and mitigation planning, configuration management planning, write master and detailed test plans for test planning and design
• Participate in the review of test procedures and processes and provide recommendations for improvements to eliminate redundancies in testing and improve efficiency.
• Support regression testing and introduction of required changes as new releases are introduced
• Provide support for the Ovations systems including, but not limited to, research and resolution of system issues, user support, and scheduled activities
• Build upon/maintain professional relationships with key colleagues and vendors to ensure that the services and solutions provided meet the current and future needs of OCC

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Associate degree