Duties:Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of applications deployed to OCC’s non production AWS environments and third party applications. Identify root causes and automate solutions in support of development. Design, build, and maintain Kafka infrastructure, including clusters, topics, brokers, and producers and consumers. Integrate Kafka with cloud-based systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Optimize Kafka performance and scalability, tune configurations, and manage resources. Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools and manage Kafka utilization. Collaborate with development teams to identify opportunities for Kafka integration. Implement solutions to improve performance and reliability. Work to ensure Kafka infrastructure meets compliance and security requirements. Participate in rotations, providing Kafka infrastructure and related systems support. Write automation scripts with automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform. Build an end-to-end DevOps framework using tools like Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible. Develop a universal Jenkins file that can dynamically choose the CI capabilities from the shared library and execute the pipeline based on YAML-based configuration files. Define standard formats for the specification/config files used to drive the CI/CD pipelines of various applications in Jenkins. Revamp CI/CD DevOps framework, including Jenkins shared library, to enhance code flexibility for wider technical support (Kafka and AWS). Up to 40% telecommuting permitted. *This position qualifies for The Options Clearing Corporation’s Employee Referral Program.*Education &amp; Experience Required:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related and five (5) years of experience as a software engineer, system analyst, technical analyst, associate – projects, or relatedSpecial Skills Required:Must have work experience with each of the following: 1) build an end-to-end DevOps framework using tools like Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible; 2) develop a universal Jenkins file that can dynamically choose the CI capabilities from the shared library and execute the pipeline based on YAML-based configuration files; 3) define standard formats for the specification/config files used to drive the CI/CD pipelines of various applications in Jenkins; and 4) revamp CI/CD DevOps framework, including Jenkins shared library, to enhance code flexibility for wider technical support (Kafka and AWS). Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.Salary$149,781-$158,100Apply:Apply online at <a href="http://www.theocc.com" target="_blank">www.theocc.com</a>. No calls. EOE.About UsThe Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the worlds 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. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.BenefitsA highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include: <ul><li>A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education</li><li>Student Loan Repayment Assistance</li><li>Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely</li><li>Generous PTO and Parental leave </li><li>401k Employer Match</li><li>Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision</li></ul>Visit <a href="https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together" target="_blank">https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together</a> for more information.Compensation<ul><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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 <a href="http://www.theocc.com/careers" target="_blank">www.theocc.com/careers</a> </li><li>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.</li></ul><h3></h3>Step 1 When you find a position youre interested in, click the Apply button. Please complete the application and attach your resume.  Step 2 You will receive an email notification to confirm that weve received your application.Step 3 If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location. For more information about <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theocc.com/about/career-center/default.jsp">OCC</a>, please click <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theocc.com/about/career-center/default.jsp">here</a>.OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer