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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Principal, Release Engineering - **Company:** The Options Clearing Corporation - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,300.0 - $168,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Databases, Continuous Integration, Linux, File Systems, Github, Job Control Language (JCL), IT Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Connect-Direct (Internet Protocols Based Network Software), Pattern Recognition, Windows PowerShell, PuTTY, Regular Expressions, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Os/390 Operating System, Restful APIs, Jenkins, Servicenow - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://theocc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Chicago---125-S-Franklin/Associate-Principal--Release-Engineering_REQ-4904-1 ## 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. * Experience with orchestration of complex workloads in the financial services or clearing industry end-to-end across multi clouds * Software Integration background with Real Time messaging between systems * undefined * Initiative-taking collaborator with strong analytic and critical thinking skills * undefined * Effective communication skills (both verbal and written), and a commitment to accuracy, reliability, and Interpersonal Relationship building skills * undefined * Self-managed high energy person with the ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply new tools, processes, and standards. * undefined * Highly organized with attention-to-detail and a history of successful delivery according to timelines * undefined * Ability to drive cross-functional alignment and influence at senior levels without direct authority * History of leading incident response, post-mortems, and implementing systemic corrective actions * undefined * Strong scripting and automation skills with measurable reduction in manual toil through tooling * Powerful desire to continuously learn and understand innovative technologies from a variety of sources (existing internal documentation, self-study/research etc.) * Ability to translate ambiguous ideas, technical data, and complex information into straightforward, effective, and easily digestible documents or descriptions. Technical Skills: * Expert proficiency with Automic/UC4 Scheduler and Automic scripting language * Strong knowledge of OS/390 JCL and IBM utilities * Advanced proficiency with modern scripting languages: Python, PowerShell, Bash, and REGEX for pattern matching and validation * Experience with REST API integration, software development, and automation * Proficiency with transmission protocols: Connect Direct, Sterling Integrator, FTP * Expert use of ServiceNow for incident, problem, and change management * Deep working knowledge of ITIL principles and processes * Proficiency with Unix/Linux commands and tools (Putty, WinSCP) * Experience across multiple operating systems (Windows, OS/390, Linux) in both cloud and on-premises environments * Strong understanding of technical monitoring, metrics, and alerting systems * General knowledge of databases, testing tools, CI/CD tools, Harness, networking technologies, security controls as applied to software technologies Education and/or Experience: * Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Information Technology, MIS, Computer Science or Business is a plus. * Experience in working on projects at the corporate level a plus * 5+ years of software implementation and integration, product support, or project coordination experience Certificates or Licenses: * AWS or equivalent to demonstrate technical aptitude a plus but not required ## Description This role will work directly with the Production Control Team, Technical Operations Teams, and Business Users to document/coordinate the integrated Renaissance Orchestration for all OCC application pillars. This individual will document, develop, and test the Renaissance application and infrastructure orchestration for the proj, To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. * Partner with application pillars to understand and develop the functional and technical orchestration. * Document technical standard controls, processes, and procedures are in place for all Application pillars to follow when defining Orchestration components. * undefined * Document and evaluate the transport components to various environments for testing to production promotion. * undefined * Define the Infrastructure components - technical integration with Secrets Management, how file processing will work, Harness, Jenkins, GitHub, Kafka Watcher, etc. * undefined * Ensure all automated controls (GSD - Good Software Delivery) documented and enforced during UC4 code promotion to higher environments. * undefined * Coordinate with Technical Operations, Infrastructure and Development teams to define and scope implementation plans for major projects from start to finish. * Communicate and manage internal implementation requirements and expectations. * Work with Architecture, application development, IT management team, and business stakeholders to clarify and ensure orchestration adherence to business requirements. * Ensure orchestration compliance with all related company policies, COBIT, ITIL guidelines and other regulatory requirements associated with the project. * Write user stories and functional documentation associated with the orchestration approach. * Create presentations, policies and procedures required to support orchestration. * Creation and management of extensive confluence pages throughout the implementation lifecycle of a project/program/work-effort * undefined * Level 1 Support for Renaissance Orchestration for all environments, especially production. + On-Call Support: Provide on-call and on-site support for installs, production issues, and system availability; set standards for on-call response and escalation. + Off-Hours Work: Lead and participate in after-hours and weekend maintenance windows as required