Job Description
Building trusted markets – powered by our people.
At Cboe Europe, 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 inclusive 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. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.
Sound like the place for you? Join us!
Cboe Europe is seeking a Principal Python Software Engineer. As part of a small, talented development team, you will help build and expand the data pipeline and event streaming functionality of the largest equities exchange in Europe , as well as our trade reporting facility and other platforms . We are firm believers in the value of testable, maintainable code , pair programming and software craftsmanship ; as we expand and grow our product suite, we need a n experienced engineer with strong leadership skills to help us grow.
To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.
Location: London, UK
Role Overview/ Your responsibilities will be:
Work ing closely with our business development and sales teams to develop innovative new products and features for our exchanges.
Design ing and build ing highly reliable , highly testable Python systems to support Cboe Europe’s trading operations.
Lead ing complex projects including:
Meet regularly with team members and management to discuss project progress and operational correctness/efficiency.
Manage the involve ment of developers across multiple Cboe systems and/or other developers both in Europe and the United States.
Participate in various R&D projects to identify and implement promising new technologies .
Provid ing mentoring for other developers (worldwide when necessary).
Lead ing others in debugging of complicated engineering and operational problems.
Prov id ing operational support for Cboe Europe’s trading systems by participating in a production support rota , responding to incidents in line with Cboe’s Incident Management and Response processes, and contributing to post-mortem analyses and follow-up actions.
The ideal candidate has :
Expert Python knowledge
A commitment to writing testable, maintainable code.
Proficiency with advanced SQL techniques.
Deep Linux knowledge
Solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
Highly preferred: Experience with TDD, BDD or other testing methodologies
Preferred: Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Snowflake
Preferred: Familiarit y with Web Frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI
Preferred: Familiarit y with event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka
Preferred: Familiarity with data pipeline platforms such as Apache Airflow
Preferred: Familiarity with Java
Preferred: Experience in one or more relevant financial areas (market data, order management, algorithmic trading, financial systems integration, compliance, etc.)
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…