Principal, Platform Architecture

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)

Base: $178,700.00 - $289,100.00; bonus: discretion...
Hybrid
10+ years infrastructure architecture experience
Deep hands-on kubernetes expertise
Apache kafka deployment and topology design
The Principal, Platform Architecture role defines the technical direction for OCC's core platform capabilities across legacy and cloud-native environments

Job Summary

  • The Principal, Platform Architecture role defines the technical direction for OCC's core platform capabilities across legacy and cloud-native environments.
  • This position requires leading proof-of-concept efforts and establishing platform standards to ensure resilience, scalability, and compliance with financial regulations.
  • OCC offers a hybrid work environment, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, and a competitive benefits package including 401k matching.

Matching Summary

The Principal, Platform Architecture role defines the technical direction for OCC's core platform capabilities across legacy and cloud-native environments.

Salary

Base: $178,700.00 - $289,100.00; Bonus: Discretionary annual incentive award available; Benefits: Hybrid work, tuition reimbursement, 401k match, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years infrastructure architecture experience
  • Deep hands-on Kubernetes expertise
  • Apache Kafka deployment and topology design
  • Apache Flink stream processing experience
  • AWS cloud architecture proficiency
  • GitOps pipeline implementation skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in regulated financial services
  • Familiarity with Regulation SCI requirements
  • High-performance low-latency computing patterns
  • OpenTelemetry observability tooling experience
  • TOGAF enterprise architecture framework knowledge

Key Requirements

  • BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience
  • AWS Solutions Architect certification preferred

Work Rights

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