Staff Site Reliability Engineer

CME Group•Chicago, IL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Staff Site Reliability Engineer to join our team, focusing on the core systems that power global financial markets. This isn't just about keeping the lights on; it's about pioneering the future of financial technology. As a member of our Clearing department, you'll be on the front lines, ensuring the integrity and performance of mission-critical systems that facilitate billions of dollars in daily transactions. If you're a builder at heart, driven by a passion for creating ultra-reliable and resilient systems, you'll thrive here. This is a hybrid role. You must be in our office 2+ days a week

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience deploying and operating applications using IaaS and PaaS on major cloud providers, preferably Google Cloud Services.
Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, Bash, or Go. Typescript and/or Rust are a significant plus.
Experience with tools such as GKE, Terraform, CloudFormation, and Chef.
Deep knowledge of SRE and security best practices, with a track record of implementing them into workflows.
A solid understanding of performance testing tools is essential, along with the ability to help teams resolve complex performance issues.
Demonstrated experience with automation, CI/CD, orchestration, and configuration management.
Familiarity with logging and observability platforms such as OpenTelemetry and Prometheus.
Strong understanding of security and compliance frameworks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
An agile team player who is self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision while juggling multiple concurrent projects.
A continuous desire to learn and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities

Pioneer solutions to guarantee the reliability, performance, and availability of our CME clearing and risk systems, where every millisecond and every transaction counts.
Architect and implement cutting-edge solutions for application resiliency and fault tolerance.
Drive automation and continuous improvement across the entire system lifecycle, eliminating manual toil and enhancing operational excellence.
Integrate SRE principles directly into the software development lifecycle, embedding reliability from day one.
Collaborate with cross-functional development and platform teams, providing expert-level guidance to deploy and maintain critical applications.
Innovate and lead efforts to prevent incidents, enhance operational processes, and automate solutions at a global scale.
Spearhead the adoption of observability and performance testing, guiding teams to a "build with SRE mindset" culture.
Own the end-to-end operational integrity of products, understanding and contributing to the bigger picture of the organization.

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.