Manager, Software Engineering: Middleware
Company: OCC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
What You'll Do: Use a high degree of independent judgement,
responsible for directing, managing, planning and administering the
operational and administrative activities associated with the
implementation and ongoing support of Middleware integration
technologies Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
primary duty satisfactorily.
- Develop strategic directions and technologies for
Middleware
- Translate middle and senior management directives into workable
policies
- Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects
behind schedule and/or over budget
- Install, configure and maintain 3rd party software components
classified as middleware on multiple operating system
platforms.
- Use subject matter expertise with products to advise on design
and assist with development of applications using these tools.
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- Configure production, development and testing environments and
ensure the availability of these application services
- Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools,
such as Jenkins and Ansible
- Provide performance tuning of components and services
- Design disaster recovery solutions for middleware technologies
to comply with business continuity objectives
- Resolve configuration related problems
- Resolve complex support issues in both production and
non-production environments.
- Assist production support and development staff in debugging
middleware application defects.
- Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to
middleware products
- Participate in or lead moderately or high complex
projects.
- Properly secure middleware technologies
- Advise on industry best practices as it relates to new product
selection.
- Manage day to day activities of the middleware staff when
called upon to do so. Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Direct work of staff and conduct appropriate personnel actions
(hiring, promotions, terminations, etc.) when necessary
- Communicate and advise staff on administrative policies and
procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods and software
change issues
- Prepare and conduct employee reviews as well as monitors
progress to satisfy employee and management goals
- Promote employee development by conducting career-planning
sessions and scheduling employee training classes, conferences and
seminars -
- Ensure that proper funding is added to the department budget
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.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to multi-task and work with management to prioritize
tasks.
- Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge.
- Ability to work well in crisis situations.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Flexibility to support team on call from 5 PM to 7 AM.
- Good written and oral communication skills. Technical Skills:
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, judgement,
and management skills
- Ability to work effectively with customers, other managers, and
internal staff
- Ability to handle stressful situations effectively
- Proven ability to lead and motivate staff
- Expert understanding of:
- Systems administration and change management practices
- J2EE application services
- Message-oriented middleware
- Internet / Web based technologies
- ITLT Best Practices
- Scripting and coding
- Network technologies
- CI/CD tools
- Cloud native applications
- Technologies used to support microservices
- File transfer protocols including SFTP
- Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure
management)
- Security controls as applied to software technologies.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a related area
- 8+ years of overall IT experience
- Minimum 8 years experience working in a distributed
multi-platform environment.
- Minimum 5 supporting middleware technologies
- Minimum 3 years management experience Certificates or Licenses:
- Cloud Certification a plus About Us 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. More information about OCC is
available at www.theocc.com. What We Offer A highly collaborative
and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance
and employee wellness. Some of these components include: 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 Competitive health
benefits including medical, dental and vision Step 1
When you find a position you're 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 we've
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 OCC, please click here. OCC is an Equal
Opportunity Employer
Keywords: OCC, Orland Park , Manager, Software Engineering: Middleware, Executive , Chicago, Illinois
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