Senior Associate, Software Engineering: Java

The OCC • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Associate, you will contribute to the development of OCC’s next-generation risk systems and digital transformation initiatives. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Assist in delivering complex projects involving multiple systems. Develop and enhance application code, perform unit testing, and troubleshoot issues. Participate in performance optimization efforts. Contribute to evaluating tools and technologies. Engage in code reviews and continuous improvement. Support secure software delivery using SonarQube, Sysdig, Veracode, and Black Duck. Participate in CI/CD automation using Jenkins and containerization with Docker, Harness, and Rancher. Build or update Splunk dashboards. Contribute to design discussions and proof‑of‑concept efforts. Supervisory Responsibilities None Qualifications: 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing high‑speed, data‑centric systems.
• 3+ years Java development experience.
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks like FLINK, Apache Spark, Kafka Streams, etc.
• Experience with messaging systems like Kafka.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies.
• Understanding of CI/CD, DevOps tools, Git workflows, and testing frameworks.
• Experience with databases.
• Monitoring tools experience.
• Strong understanding of OOP, microservices, REST APIs, and Java 8+.
• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field required

Nice To Haves

• OCP Java SE 8 Programmer Certification
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Level
• MS in Computer Science

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering complex projects involving multiple systems.
• Develop and enhance application code, perform unit testing, and troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in performance optimization efforts.
• Contribute to evaluating tools and technologies.
• Engage in code reviews and continuous improvement.
• Support secure software delivery using SonarQube, Sysdig, Veracode, and Black Duck.
• Participate in CI/CD automation using Jenkins and containerization with Docker, Harness, and Rancher.
• Build or update Splunk dashboards.
• Contribute to design discussions and proof‑of‑concept efforts.

Benefits

• A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level