Associate Principal, Software Engineering SDET

Duties

• Responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of test automation frameworks for new and existing applications.
• Evaluate test cases 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.

Requirements

• Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.

Special Skills Required

• Must have work experience with each of the following:
• 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;
• Manage the service deployments, scaling, and operation of test environments using Harness and Rancher;
• 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.

About the Role

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, computer information systems, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience as a software test engineer or related.

Skills

• Java
• Gherkin
• Cucumber
• JavaScript
• Junit
• Jmeter
• Rancher
• Harness
• Jenkins
• Gradle
• Xpath
• YAML
• JSON

Benefits

• A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness.
• 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.
• 401(k) Employer Match.
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

Pay

$129,022 - $163,600

Schedule

Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.