Senior Software Engineer, Web
CBOE Global MarketsJob Description
Building trusted markets — powered by our people
At Cboe Global Markets, 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.
We’re building meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.
Sound like the place for you? Join us!
To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.
Location Overview - London
The Cboe office in London is situated in The Monument Building, a modern space that spans two floors and features a spacious outdoor balcony. From the balcony, employees can enjoy stunning views of some of London's most iconic architectural landmarks, adding a unique touch to the work environment. The building is equipped with convenient amenities for office commuters, including bike storage and showers, making it easy for staff to freshen up after their commute. Its prime location in the heart of London's financial district ensures that employees have easy access to a variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops, creating an ideal balance of work and leisure.
The office is located directly adjacent to the historic Monument to the Great Fire of London and is just across the street from the Monument Underground Station. This provides convenient transport links, with access to the West End in less than 15 minutes. The location blends the vibrancy of central London with the business-centric atmosphere of the City, making it an attractive hub for professionals.
Location Overview - Amsterdam
Our offices are located in the prestigious Symphony Offices in the heart of Amsterdam’s financial district. Offering nearly 360-degree views of the city, the workspace is filled with natural light, thanks to spacious floor-to-ceiling windows. The modern layout provides a comfortable and inspiring environment for work, with a well-designed breakout area for informal meetings and relaxation.
The building also features a restaurant on the ground floor, making it convenient for meals and client lunches. With excellent transportation links, the office is easily accessible—just under a 20-minute journey from Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Centraal.
Role Overview
We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Web! We build websites that handle millions of requests per day, presenting high-quality market data to our members and the investing public. We operate at the tip of the spear, maintaining the primary interface for command and control of Cboe Europe's three Equities venues, the APA Trade Reporting service and SI Technology service. We are aggressive, yet agile. We care about user experience. We care about code quality. We care about testing. We care about automation. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join us.
Your responsibilities will be:
Design, implement, extend, and maintain web software functionality, often requiring advanced knowledge and experience. Create customer documentation. Act as project manager for a feature across multiple parties. Strong Python and Linux knowledge. Strong JavaScript (ExtJS, React, NextJS), HTML/CSS, and Django knowledge. Basic UI/UX design skills.
Design end to end solutions covering the full stack of web applications needs, including front end visualisations, backend API interactions and direct SQL database schema and query implementation
Implement automated unit tests and rigorously test changes to systems and platform functionality prior to deployment and work to resolve identified systemic issues.
Help with production operations. Ensure features are correctly implemented in certification and production environments.
Provide input into team sprint planning and participate in periodic team meetings.
Participate in peer code reviews.
Participate in requirements gathering and analysis. Write documentation, technical specifications, and requirement materials for our data and applications.
Participate in internal and industry-wide weekend testing as needed. Ability to support production systems and applications of the exchange outside of normal work hours to ensure performance and high availability.
Mentor other software engineers. SME (Subject Matter Expert) for one or more systems/technology.
Prioritize and manage time effectively across projects in a deadline-driven environment; deliver quality solutions on schedule and within budget.
Excellent communication skills. Regular communication with management, key stakeholders, and technical colleagues. Be a positive representation of software engineering internally and externally.
Cboe Europe operates in a flexible and hybrid work environment, with our teams working regularly from our offices in London and Amsterdam.
Performs other related duties as required or requested.
The ideal candidate has
B.Sc Computer Science (preferred), B.Sc Computer/Software Engineering, or demonstrable equivalent knowledge
Minimum 5 years of experience developing high-performance, data-driven websites
Experience with MVC web frameworks (Django preferred)
Experience with JavaScript and Python 3.8+
Familiarity with modern web standards, including HTML5 and CSS3
Experience with Linux or UNIX-like systems
Experience with Apache and ReactJS
Experience with SQL Databases such as PostgreSQL
Experience with Python unit testing and full-stack web testing is a plus
Benefits and Perks of working for Cboe Global Markets
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:
Private Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
GP Service
Fitness Corporate Membership
Employee assistance Program (EAP)
Eye Care
Short Term Incentive (STI)
Pension
Income Protection
Accident Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
Associate Referral Program
Perks at Work
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Commuting Allowance
LinkedIn Learning courses
Service Awards
Subsided Lunch
Corporate Events
Education Assistance
Holiday (Annual Leave)
Other Forms Enhanced Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Compassionate Leave, Community Service / Volunteering Day & School Visit)
Working Abroad Days Allowance
More About Cboe Europe
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 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.
Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, orVeteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.
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