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Senior Associate, Software Engineering

Theocc Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Dallas Full-time Senior Software Engineering

At a glance

Senior Software Engineering role at Theocc. Dallas · full-time · $120,300–$151,900 base.

SalaryStated by Theocc
$120,300 – $151,900
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from TheoccOur estimate for the market: $122,154–$164,596Median $136,012
The range includes the market median of $136,012 for senior software engineering roles in Dallas.
Worked out from 11 postings that stated pay, median $136,012. Last updated Oct 20, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationDallas
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$120,300–$151,900
PostedAug 24, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build Java and Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs for data-heavy applications, using MongoDB or Postgres
  • Tune SQL access for high-volume applications, including cases where bypassing an ORM improves query performance
  • Create low-latency event-driven systems with Spring Batch and Kafka, and deploy distributed real-time services on AWS
  • Analyze requirements, then develop, test and document software against functional, performance, security and audit standards
  • Review project and application risks, help production support resolve issues, and alert colleagues and managers promptly to defects or delays

What you bring

  • A computer science or related bachelor's degree, plus three years in software development, systems engineering, research or similar work
  • Work or volunteer experience building Java and Spring Boot services, optimizing SQL access, and using MongoDB or Postgres
  • Work or volunteer experience with Spring Batch and Kafka systems, plus real-time AWS deployments using EC2 and Auto Scaling Groups

Who this fits

This senior associate role suits a software engineer with experience building and optimizing high-throughput data applications and distributed systems. The position is based in Dallas and allows up to two remote workdays per week.

From the employer

Duties:

Work collaboratively with business analysts, team leads and development team. Act as a contributor in developing scalable and resilient hybrid and Cloud-based data solutions supporting critical financial market clearing and risk activities. Collaborate with other developers, architects and product owners to support enterprise transformation into a data-driven organization. Design and implement efficient database access strategies for high-throughput applications by selectively bypassing ORM frameworks and executing optimized SQL queries. Support the application development of big data application for business requirements in agreed architecture framework and Agile environment. Develop scalable microservices and RESTful APIs for data-intensive applications using Java and Spring Boot with MongoDB or Postgres. Thoroughly analyze requirements, develop, test, and document software quality to ensure proper implementation. Design and optimize low-latency, event-driven distributed systems to handle high-throughput workloads using Spring Batch and Kafka. Design and deploy distributed realtime applications on AWS cloud to achieve high throughput and cost efficiency using EC2 and Auto Scaling Groups. Follow agreed upon SDLC procedures to ensure that all information system products and services meet: both explicit and implicit quality standards, end-user functional requirements, architectural standards, performance requirements, audit requirements, security rules are upheld, and external facing reporting is properly represented. Perform application and project risk analysis and recommend quality improvements. Assist Production Support by providing advice on system functionality and fixes. Communicate in a clear and concise manner all time delays or defects in the software immediately to appropriate team members and management. Utilize experience with resolving security vulnerabilities. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted. *This position qualifies for The Options Clearing Corporation’s Employee Referral Program.*

Education & Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related and three (3) years of experience as a software developer, systems engineer, research assistant, or related

Special Skills Required:

Must have work or volunteer experience with each of the following: 1) design and optimize low-latency, event-driven distributed systems to handle high-throughput workloads using Spring Batch and Kafka; 2) develop scalable microservices and RESTful APIs for data-intensive applications using Java and Spring Boot with MongoDB or Postgres; 3) design and implement efficient database access strategies for high-throughput applications by selectively bypassing ORM frameworks and executing optimized SQL queries; and 4) design and deploy distributed real-time applications on AWS cloud to achieve high throughput and cost efficiency using EC2 and Auto Scaling Groups. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.

Salary

$120,300-$151,900

Apply:

Apply online at www.theocc.com. No calls. EOE.

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.

Benefits

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
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

Compensation

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 www.theocc.com/careers
  • 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.

Step 1
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Step 2
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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

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