Principal, Data Architecture

Principal, Data Architecture at OCC

Join The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, as we leverage cutting-edge data solutions to drive business growth and market integrity.

What You'll Do

This role is pivotal in data architecture and design across OCC, supporting our IT infrastructure. You will set standards, coordinate with subject matter experts, document and design solutions ensuring our strategic goals align with operational outcomes. Major contributions will be made to OCC’s Joint Technology Strategy, including evaluations during proof-of-concept/value initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and blueprint the data architecture within our framework for organizational support.
• Analyze structural requirements for new solutions and optimize existing database systems.
• Conduct requirements-based analysis and select appropriate data tools.
• Enforce data modeling standards, creating logical and conceptual data models.
• Ensure adherence to data architecture principles across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with Data Governance, IT, and data stewards on strategic data quality solutions.
• Advise on IT technology standards, methodologies, and processes.
• Drive short and long-term architecture strategies for key business segments.
• Design and develop infrastructure and solution documentation.
• Communicate and coordinate across IT, Application Development, Operations, and Management.
• Implement projects using traditional and Agile methodologies to achieve business aims.

Qualifications

Essential skills and experiences include:

• 10+ years of progressive experience leading to a Senior-level Data Architect, Data Engineer, DBA, consultant, or technical lead.
• Experience in designing data lake/warehouse solutions, especially in the cloud.
• Strong background in relational and non-relational data schema design and messaging protocols.
• Proven track record in data science and data analytics solutions.
• Proficiency in tools like Kafka, Protocol Buffers, SQL/NoSQL databases, Tableau, Power BI, and federated query tools.
• Experience extracting technical requirements from business goals.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field and certifications such as Lean/Six Sigma, ITIL, or ITAM.

Who We Are

Founded in 1973, OCC promotes stability and market integrity by providing clearing and settlement services for options, futures, and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), we operate under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Federal Reserve Board. More information is available at .

What We Offer

OCC offers a highly collaborative work environment with opportunities for remote work, tuition and student loan support, technology stipends, generous PTO, and comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Click 'Apply' and complete the application form, attaching your resume.
• Step 2: Receive an email confirmation that we have received your application.
• Step 3: If shortlisted, a representative will contact you to schedule an interview.

For more about OCC, please . OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.