Senior Software Engineer (Java) - Remote OR Flexible Hybrid (Chicago, IL, New York, NY or Lenexa, KS)

Job Description

At Cboe, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. 

The mission of our technology team is to disrupt the status quo with a relentless focus on product innovation that transforms new ideas into tradable realities. We’re looking for an experienced software engineer who likes to solve tough problems and has a desire to explore and leverage new technologies. Collaborating with other talented developers, you will be working on a new technology stack to engineer a “green” real-time market data system that will service global markets.  If you are a free thinker who has a passion for honing their craft and pushing beyond standard conventions, come join the team that is leading the charge in defining the markets of tomorrow. Cboe is headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices and employees around the globe.

We care deeply about system reliability, testability, recoverability, fault tolerance, throughput, and latency. We measure times in microseconds, sometimes even nanoseconds. Our engineers have a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering. We are analytical thinkers. If it’s broken, we fix it. If it needs refactoring, we refactor it. If it’s hard to test, we make it testable.

Sound like the place for you? Join us! 

Job Description / Responsibilities

We are looking for a software engineer with a specialization in Java/Spring/Kafka develop to help build and support our index platform and services.  This engineer will be responsible for expanding our global index brand by adding not only functionality but operational solutions to an ever-growing competitive market of indices.  Participate in business requirements gatherings, system design, and software architecture.  They will be responsible for writing code, creating tests, peer reviews and rotating system support with other members of the team.

Daily Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Writing high quality testable code with performance in mind

Maintaining a highly available system

Design modern application that are scalable and maintainable

Distill complex requirements into manageable features / tasks

Efficiently gather and store information into databases for audit and statistics

Help refine existing practices and technology to improve our process

Collaborate across all business lines to provide accurate and efficient time to market

You will also analyze and recommend technologies and tools to improve efficiency and quality of the development process.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred

5+ years’ experience Java or equivalent demonstrable software engineering experience

The ability to understand, code and decode index calculations a plus

Demonstrated ability to work well in a dynamic environment, quickly pick up new skills and adapt to changing business needs

Experience in full project lifecycle development and the use of JIRA and other collaboration tools

Team player with strong communication, collaboration, active listening, and problem-solving skills

Competent with version control tools

Experience with Kafka desirable

Self-directed, self-motivated

Benefits and Perks 

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer: 

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement 

Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days 

Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work 

Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services 

2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire 

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan  

Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation 

Employee referral bonus program  

Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities 

 

Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perks include: 

Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office 

Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities 

Generous charitable giving company match 

Paid parental leave and fertility benefits  

On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers 

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As required by the New York City Human Rights Law, Cboe provides a reasonable range of minimum base salary for roles that may be performed in New York City. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, level of experience, etc. For New York City only, the range of starting base salary for this role is $108,000-$178,200. Additional incentive compensation and benefits may be available.

 

More About Cboe

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people.  Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging. 

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot  of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity 

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status 

 

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