Associate Principal, Cloud Engineering

Duties

• Utilize experience with IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of virtualized servers and cloud systems to provide input for cloud and virtualization end-to-end architecture and IaaS, as well as PaaS and SaaS solutions for future state.
• Design, develop, and build the businessased cloud infrastructure architecture based on knowledge of infrastructure design and components including servers, operating systems, networking and storage (basic).
• Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures utilizing scripting and development skills including Python, Ruby, Go, and Java.
• Enable Dev Ops development activities and complex development tasks involving tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and templates for container-based services on Kubernetes using helm charts and data processing pipelines based on organization standards and CICD best practices using Jenkins.
• Deploy, manage and support real-time stream service Kafka cluster and Zookeepers on AWS ECS, monitor health checks and validate performance and functionality of application systems by running post-deployment smoke tests.
• Automate the creation of infrastructure resources as code (IaC) using Terraform and multiple operational tasks utilizing various AWS services (e.g., Lambda), Python programming and Bash scripting.
• Use monitoring tools, including Cloud Watch, Grafana, Prometheus, and Splunk, to configure checks and trigger alerts based on thresholds.
• Perform cloud computing and virtual environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support.
• Write and maintain documentation of relevant operating procedures and processes.
• Implement production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on-call rotation.
• Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.

OCC offers a standard benefits package. This position qualifies for The Options Clearing Corporations Employee Referral Program.

Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related and five (5) years of experience as a Dev Ops engineer, cloud engineer, software developer, or related.

• Must have work experience with each of the following:
  • implement CI/CD pipelines and templates for container-based services on Kubernetes using helm charts and data processing pipelines based on organization standards and CICD best practices using Jenkins;
  • deploy, manage and support real-time stream service Kafka cluster and Zookeepers on AWS ECS, monitor health checks and validate performance and functionality of application systems by running post deployment smoke tests;
  • automate the creation of Infrastructure resources as code (IaC) using Terraform and multiple operational tasks utilizing various AWS services (e.g., Lambda), Python programming and Bash scripting;
  • use monitoring tools, including Cloud Watch, Grafana, Prometheus, and Splunk, to configure checks and trigger alerts based on thresholds.

Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.

$180,700-$223,200

Apply: OCC offers a standard benefits package. See a full list of benefits here:  Apply online at  No calls. EOE.

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 counter party (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at

• 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

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• 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
• All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.…