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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal, Software Engineering: Java - **Company:** The Options Clearing Corporation - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $172,700.0 - $286,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Presentation, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Web Development, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Identity and Access Management, Java Architectures, Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Web Application Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Security Software, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Multithreading, Veracode, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher, Functional Programming, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://theocc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Chicago---125-S-Franklin/Principal--Software-Engineering--Java_REQ-4749 ## About the Role The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. * [Required] 15+ years of software development experience * [Required] 10+ years of experience in Java based applications * [Required] 4+ years of experience with cloud and DevOps (AWS, EKS, Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher, Harness) * [Required] 4+ years of experience with CICD (Jenkins, JIRA, GIT) * [Required] 2+ years of experience with distributed applications * [Required] 2+ years of experience in JavaScript framework application development * [Required] Experience with technically leading teams * [Required] Experience with Relational and non-relational DB * Experience with Logging / monitoring frameworks and tools * Understanding of IAM and secure coding practices (OWASP, Sysdig, Black Duck, Veracode) * Ability to write clean, bug-free code that is easy to understand and easily maintainable * 'Get stuff done' and flexible mindset for greater good of the organization * Intellectually curious and eager to learn Technical Skills: * [Required] Java based software development experience * [Required] Web application development experience * [Required] Experience working with four or more of the following: Unix/Linux environments, event-driven systems, transaction processing systems, distributed and parallel systems, large software system development, security software development, public-cloud platforms * Understanding of functional programming, object-oriented design, industry best practices, software patterns, and architecture principles * Understanding of the following types of testing: unit, integration, system, functional, non-functional, regression, performance, security, and acceptance * Understanding of trouble shooting performance issues and multi-threaded development * Experience with support and how to handle critical issues for prod like environments Education and/or Experience: * BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field required * Masters preferred ## Description This role will be responsible for the development and delivery of business features in that application, integrating with a variety of upstream data-sources and presenting data through the user interface, all while enriching and advancing the platform. This software must achieve a blend of data-rich presentation, performance, user experience, and the capacity to support the busiest trading days in the world economy with rock-solid reliability. The candidate must be able to solve problems creatively, communicate effectively, and proactively engage in technical decision making to achieve these objectives. A team player and work well with business, technical and non-technical professionals in agile environment., To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. * Help build a stronger team to support in-house development as the vendor engagement comes to an end. * Technically help team in areas of DevOps, backend development and UI development. * Technically collaborating with other leads to figure out complex project solutions involving multiple systems * Ensure good project health by helping solve complex issues and plan for future hurdles while keeping delivery timelines into perspective. * Be hands on involved in coding, testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and documenting the systems * Get the application ready to handle production by ensuring delivery and planning of nonfunctional aspects. * Recommending technologies and tools that improve the efficiency and quality of OCC's systems and development processes. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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