Staff Site Reliability Engineer

CME Group • Wacker, IL

91d • $128,500 - $214,100

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.
• 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.
• Experience with tools such as GKE, Terraform, CloudFormation, and Chef.
• Deep knowledge of SRE and security best practices.
• Solid understanding of performance testing tools.
• 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.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A continuous desire to learn and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Typescript and/or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer solutions to guarantee the reliability, performance, and availability of our CME clearing and risk systems.
• Architect and implement cutting-edge solutions for application resiliency and fault tolerance.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement across the entire system lifecycle.
• Integrate SRE principles directly into the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional development and platform teams.
• Innovate and lead efforts to prevent incidents and enhance operational processes.
• Spearhead the adoption of observability and performance testing.
• Own the end-to-end operational integrity of products.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Retirement package including both a 401(k) and an active pension plan.
• Highly competitive education reimbursement provisions.
• Paid time off and a mental health benefit.
• Annual target bonus opportunity.
• Opportunity to become an owner in the company through a broad-based equity program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees