Manager, Software Engineering: Middleware

Middleware Messaging Team Lead

Drive the implementation and ongoing support of middleware messaging team technologies in production and non-production environments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the team that will install, configure and maintain 3rd party software components classified as middleware on multiple operating system platforms.
• Manage the team that will advise on design and assist with development of applications using these tools.
• Configure production, development and testing environments and ensure the availability of these application services.
• Oversee the team's efforts to write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins and Ansible
• Provide performance tuning of components and services.
• Design disaster recovery solutions for middleware technologies to comply with business continuity objectives.
• Ensure the team can resolve configuration related problems.
• Ensure the team and resolve complex support issues in both production and non-production environments.
• Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to middleware products.
• Lead high complex projects.
• Properly secure middleware technologies
• Advice on industry best practices as it relates to new product selection.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the middleware staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage a team.

Qualifications:

• [Required] Excellent critical thinking skills.
• [Required] Ability to work independently.
• [Required] Ability to multi-task and work with management to prioritize tasks.
• [Required] Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge.
• [Required] Ability to work well in crisis situations.
• [Required] Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• [Required] Good written and oral communication skills.

Technical

Skills:

• [Required] Systems administration and change management practices.
• [Required] J2EE application services
• [Required] Message-oriented middleware.
• [Required] Internet / Web based technologies.
• [Required] ITLT Best Practices
• [Required] Scripting and coding.
• [Required] Network technologies
• [Required] CI/CD tools.
• [Required] Cloud native applications.
• [Required] Technologies used to support microservices.
• [Required] File transfer protocols including SFTP.
• [Required] Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management)
• [Required] Security controls as applied to software technologies.

Education and/or

Experience:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience including people management experience

Certificates or Licenses:

• AWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.

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

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

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
• 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.

Salary Range

$ - $

Incentive Range

8% to 15%

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.