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!

The DPE team is hiring for Python Software Engineer.

The Python Software Engineer at Cboe will help build and expand the batch functionality of the largest equities exchange in Europe.  We are firm believers in the value of testable, maintainable code and software craftsmanship; that approach has helped us become the largest equities exchange in Europe and we need another talented individual to help us continue to innovate and lead the market.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Design and build highly reliable, highly testable Python batch systems to support Cboe Europe’s trading operations. 
• Provide operational support for Cboe Europe’s trading systems.
• Work closely with our business development and sales teams to develop innovative new products and features for our exchanges.
• Participate in various R&D projects to identify and implement promising new technologies.
• Participate in a global software development team

The ideal candidate has:

• Solid Python knowledge
• A commitment to writing testable, maintainable code
• Familiarity with more advanced SQL techniques
• Strong Linux knowledge
• Basic, but broad, knowledge of algorithms and data structures

You’ll really stand out with:

• Highly preferred: Experience with TDD, BDD or other testing methodologies
• Preferred: Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Jenkins, Django, or Pandas
• Preferred: Familiarity with Microservices Architecture
• Preferred: Familiarity with the development of REST API services
• Preferred: Familiarity with event-driven architecture, message queues, or event-streaming
• Preferred: Familiarity with Cloud Technologies
• Preferred: Familiarity with C or C++.
• 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 should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Cboe offer pension contributions up to 7% of base salary.
• Enhanced paid parental leave to support parents 

• EAP - This service intends to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health and well-being. This service includes short- term counselling and referral services for employees and their immediate family.
• ClassPass Corporate Membership which provides access to on-demand classes, livestream classes, in-person classes and wellness sessions across different fitness genres. (taxable benefit)
• 25 days holiday per year per holiday year for full time employees, increasing with length of service at a rate of one extra day per completed years’ service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work 
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee referral bonus program

• Complimentary lunch, snacks and drinks in any Cboe office
• Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

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 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.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any otherthird party communication tools for recruiting purposes.