Sr Software Engineer
About The Position
As a Senior Software Engineer at CME Group, you will engineer the secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions that underpin the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. You will serve as a technical anchor within our Shared Services team, building the infrastructure that allows us to manage risk for a global client base. This role requires a builder’s mindset and a commitment to operational excellence. Note : This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring 2 days per week on-site at our corporate office 20 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606. What You’ll Get A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture. Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Explore our full range of benefits .
Requirements
- Enterprise Java Mastery: Proven proficiency in Java development with a track record of building and maintaining high-availability systems.
- Python & Linux Expertise: Significant experience developing enterprise-grade tools within a Linux environment using Python.
- Data Versatility: Deep knowledge of both relational (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) database architectures.
- Cloud Fluency: Practical experience leveraging GCP services to build scalable, cloud-native solutions.
- Ownership Mindset: The ability to drive tasks to completion independently while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Precise Communication: A talent for conveying complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Architect Reliability: Support and evolve high-performance integration and performance testing tools that serve as the bedrock for enterprise-wide quality.
- Champion Automation: Drive the strategic adoption of cutting-edge automation frameworks across the organization to accelerate delivery cycles.
- Master the Ecosystem: Navigate and optimize complex messaging protocols, middleware, and APIs to ensure seamless connectivity and performance.
- Refine the Craft: Optimize mission-critical code for peak performance, providing deep technical insights during code reviews and ensuring flawless build deployments.
- Eliminate Friction: Proactively identify and mitigate defects, performing deep-dive root cause analysis to harden our systems against failure.
- Innovate with Intent: Leverage approved AI tools to pioneer new frontiers in shared services automation and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate and Translate: Partner with internal stakeholders to transform ambiguous requirements into precise, high-impact technical solutions.
Benefits
- A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture.
- Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams.
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- annual target bonus opportunity
- opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program.
- comprehensive health coverage
- retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan
- highly competitive education reimbursement provisions
- paid time off
- mental health benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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