Associate Principal, Software Engineering SDET

Name of Employer:

The Options Clearing Corporation

Job Title:

Associate Principal, Software Engineering SDET

Location:

9111 Cypress Waters Blvd., Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75019

Duties:

Responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of test automation frameworks for new and existing applications. Evaluate testcases for regression coverage, automate newly implemented functionality, and develop tools to enhance test efficiency. Work closely with software developers, project managers and product owners to ensure adherence to quality standards and timely delivery. Manage the service deployments, scaling and operation of test environments using Harness and Rancher. Develop and maintain UI and API test automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, TestNG/JUnit, and Rest Assured for regression and smoke testing as well as implement Gherkin feature files and Java step definitions while leveraging Docker containers for test environment consistency. Conduct performance and load testing using Jmeter to validate system scalability. Develop and execute REST API tests using postman and cucumber BDD framework. Manage defect tracking and test reporting using SpiraTest and Jira, ensuring traceability and continuous improvement of QA/STLC process. Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests into the build and deployment process using Jenkins and generate test metric reports through SpiraTest and Splunk to track quality trends and determine release readiness. Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand ups, retrospectives) and mentor team members for automation best practices. Perform proof of concept evaluations for emerging tools such as playwright to improve automation efficiency. Conduct detailed analysis for testability, risk mitigation, and configuration management. Participate in reviews of test design and recommend improvements for redundancy and improve quality. Utilize tools such as Java, Gherkin, Cucumber, JavaScript, Junit, Jmeter, Rancher, Harness, Jenkins, Gradle, Xpath, YAML and JSON to deliver reliable and scalable automation solutions. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted. *This position qualifies for The Options Clearing Corporation's Employee Referral Program.*

Education & Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, computer information systems, or related and five (5) years of experience as a software test engineer or related

Special Skills Required:

Must have work experience with each of the following: 1) develop and maintain UI and API test automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, TestNG/JUnit, and Rest Assured for regression and smoke testing as well as implement Gherkin feature files and Java step definitions while leveraging Docker containers for test environment consistency; 2) manage the service deployments, scaling and operation of test environments using Harness and Rancher; and 3) support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests into the build and deployment process using Jenkins and generate test metric reports through SpiraTest and Splunk to track quality trends and determine release readiness. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.

Salary

$129,022 - $163,600

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.

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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer