Associate Principal, Quality Assurance

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States OCC Full time

Summary
This role is responsible to ensure that the approaches, techniques, methods, and processes designed for the project are followed correctly. Quality control activities operate and verify that the application meet the defined quality standards. The role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish software quality control/standards that support compliance with governance policies and guidelines.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implementing software quality assurance processes & methodologies.
  • Ensures all the project agreed deliverables are completed to the required level of quality.
  • Ensure Compliance with the implemented standards that all testing and quality assurance processes comply with required level of quality, industry standards and regulations.
  • Be the advocate for testability, traceability, drive best test engineering practices and defect prevention.
  • Conducts internal testing and monitor exceptions.
  • Complete assigned Quality Control reviews with a focus on verifying controls and risk reduction by defining and executing assessment/testing strategies.
  • Lead review meetings and conduct control walkthrough as needed.
  • Manage stakeholders and other business/function QC participation as part of assigned reviews.
  • Assist with the presentation of themes, templates, trends, and training.
  • Contribute to process change and improvements.
  • Responsible for surveillance tasks to verify the software testing compliance with organizational procedures and regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Contribute to the company's ongoing quality enhancements.

Supervisory Duties

  • N/A

Qualifications

  • [Required] Broad based knowledge of the software Lifecyle development, change control management, test planning management, quality control process and methodologies.
  • [Required] Strong communication skills, written and oral, sound judgement and time management skills, ability to work effectively with internal clients, management, and staff.
  • [Required] Highly motivated self-starter with creative problem-solving skills.
  • [Required] Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced Agile environment.
  • [Required] Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Technical Skills

  • [Required] Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Project.
  • [Required] Working Knowledge of testing tools - SpiraTest, Jmeter, Selenium
  • [Required] Competent in Atlassian products - Jira Software, Confluence

Education and/or Experience

  • [Required] bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • [Required] 5+ years of experience relevant to Quality Control/Testing experience.
  • Audit experience is a plus.

Certificates or Licenses

  • COBIT certification is 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
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
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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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