Director, Software Engineering - DevOpsThe Options Clearing Corporation • Chicago, Illinois, US
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Director, Software Engineering - DevOps
The Options Clearing Corporation • Chicago, Illinois, US
7 days ago
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- Full-time
Job descriptionPrimary Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Product Strategy & Execution Define product vision and maintain 12-18 month roadmap for Developer Enablement aligned with organizational objectives and industry best practices Own and prioritize backlog for Developer Experience, Delivery Platform, and IaC Enablement Write user stories, facilitate sprint planning, and drive elimination of manual release bottlenecks through automated, self-service capabilities Consolidate fragmented CI / CD tooling and champion "golden path" principles Stakeholder Management & Research Serve as the voice of internal developers and DevOps practitioners Conduct user research to understand pain points; build relationships across engineering, security, and business units Present roadmaps and business cases to executive leadership; make data-driven trade-off decisions Metrics, Collaboration & Adoption Track and improve product health metrics including adoption, user satisfaction, and DORA metrics (deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, MTTR) Partner with Infrastructure, Security, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and technical alignment Drive platform adoption through documentation, training, workshops, and developer communities Key Accountabilities Reduce developer time-to-productivity and increase deployment frequency Meet platform SLO targets and achieve satisfaction goals Optimize costs, minimize security vulnerabilities, and support compliance Enable organizational transformation to "You Build It, You Run It" model Supervisory Responsibilities : Supervises a team of 5 – 10 Platform Engineers Qualifications : The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Data-driven decision making and analytical thinking Ability to translate technical concepts for executive audiences Strong prioritization and trade-off decision making Collaborative leadership style with ability to influence without authority Customer-centric mindset with empathy for user needs Strong experience in Modern Kubernetes environments and of the K8 ecosystem (Cloud Native Foundation projects like ArogCD, Flux, GitOps, etc) Delivery experience in Developer Experience IDP platforms (Backstage, serice Catalogs) as well as other enabling solutions like custom CLIs Technical Skills : Strong understanding of developer workflows, tooling, and pain points Familiarity with CI / CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, etc.) including automation of these platforms for self-service Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, AWS operators, etc.) Understanding of containerization and Kubernetes fundamentals Experience with metrics, monitoring, and observability tools Education and / or Experience : 15+ years of product management experience, preferably in platform engineering, DevOps, or developer tools 5+ years in people leadership or management Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Proven track record of delivering complex technical products in enterprise environments Experience with CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud platforms Understanding of software development lifecycle and modern engineering practices Experience working in regulated industries or with compliance requirements (preferred) Certificates or Licenses : Product management certifications (e.g., Pragmatic Institute, SAFe) are a plusThe Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. 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 visionVisit for more information. Compensation The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. 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. All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Salary Range $154,500.00 $223,500.00 Incentive Range 23% to 30%This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range ). Step 1 When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Step 2 You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application. xklufbp 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 , please click OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer ### What We OfferA highly collaborative and supportive environment
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
- What You'll Do :
- As Product Manager of the Developer Enablement domain within Platform Engineering, you will be responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and execution of platform products that accelerate developer productivity and enable self-service capabilities across the organization.
This portfolio includes Developer Experience, Delivery Enablement (inclusive of CICD, CICD Tools enablement, and Deployment Automation), and Infrastructure Enablement.
In this role, you will have direct impact on hundreds of developers' daily experience and the organization's ability to deliver software quickly (from commit to deploy), safely, and efficiently.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of engineering productivity and drive meaningful organizational transformation.
This role supports our evolution to modern platform engineering practices and our commitment to developer experience excellence.This position reports to the Executive Director of Platform Engineering and works within a "You Build It, You Run It" model, partnering closely with engineering teams who build and operate these platform products.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.
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
Some of these components include :
If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and / or education.
We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on
Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.
The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.###
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