Associate Principal, Software Engineering – Java

OCC

. Serve as a senior individual contributor on OCC’s Automation Testing Framework engineering team .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-Level💰 $110,500 - $188,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced Java programming expertise, including object-oriented design and microservices architecture, while leading automation testing framework development and CI/CD practices. Proven ability to mentor engineers and collaborate effectively in agile environments.

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Advanced Java ProgrammingCI/CD AutomationAPI DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureAgile Delivery Models

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Hard Skills

Java 8+ FeaturesSQL DatabasesDistributed SystemsTest Automation FrameworksKafka StreamingPerformance TuningConcurrency and MultithreadingProtobuf or AvroAnalytical SQL QueriesObject-Oriented Design

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsDockerSonarQubeSnykSysdigVeracodeBlack DuckAWSGitHarness

Certifications & Qualifications

BS Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Agile EnvironmentMicroservicesContinuous ImprovementRisk Technology SystemsFramework Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDistributed SystemsDockerJavaJenkinsKafkaMicroservicesPostgresSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior individual contributor on OCC’s Automation Testing Framework engineering team
Design, develop and evolve the automation testing framework supporting critical risk technology systems
Own complex technical deliverables end to end and set engineering standards
Write clean, maintainable, well-tested Java code and lead debugging and root-cause analysis
Lead framework feature development and drive adoption through guidance, documentation and enablement
Lead code reviews and drive continuous improvement of the codebase and delivery practices
Integrate and act on findings from SonarQube, Snyk, Sysdig, Veracode and Black Duck
Improve CI/CD automation using Jenkins and containerized deployment with Docker, Harness and Rancher
Resolve complex framework issues and eliminate recurring problems at the source
Lead design discussions, proof of concept efforts and architectural decisions
Mentor and coach Associates and other engineers
Collaborate with business, technical and non-technical professionals in an agile environment
Contribute to sprint planning, estimation and roadmap discussions
Provide technical leadership and guidance without formal direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software engineering experience with production systems, including distributed systems and backend microservice development
Experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Kafka Streaming and message queues
Strong experience in API development, SQL databases, and data storage such as S3
Strong working knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps tools, Git, and test automation frameworks
Deep understanding of OOP, microservices architecture, REST APIs, and Java 8+ features
Experience leading work within Agile delivery models
Advanced Java programming expertise including object-oriented design, concurrency and multithreading, performance tuning, and Spring Boot
Strong working knowledge of Kafka, including producers, consumers, topics, partitioning and delivery semantics
Experience with Protobuf or Avro and schema governance patterns
Hands-on AWS experience, especially S3
Ability to write and optimize analytical SQL queries for relational databases such as PostgreSQL
Proficient with Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar platforms
Practical experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code
BS degree in Computer Science or a similar technical field required
Ability to mentor others and collaborate in an agile environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice while working remotely
Generous PTO and Parental leave
401k Employer Match
Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Annual discretionary incentive compensation award with target range of 8% to 15%