Sr Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer at CME Group, you will engineer the secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions that underpin the world's leading derivatives marketplace. You will serve as a technical anchor within our Shared Services team, building the infrastructure that allows us to manage risk for a global client base. This role requires a builder's mindset and a commitment to operational excellence.

This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring 2 days per week on-site at our corporate office 20 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606.

What You'll Get

A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture.

Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams.

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Architect Reliability: Support and evolve high-performance integration and performance testing tools that serve as the bedrock for enterprise-wide quality.

Champion Automation: Drive the strategic adoption of cutting-edge automation frameworks across the organization to accelerate delivery cycles.

Master the Ecosystem: Navigate and optimize complex messaging protocols, middleware, and APIs to ensure seamless connectivity and performance.

Refine the Craft: Optimize mission-critical code for peak performance, providing deep technical insights during code reviews and ensuring flawless build deployments.

Eliminate Friction: Proactively identify and mitigate defects, performing deep-dive root cause analysis to harden our systems against failure.

Innovate with Intent: Leverage approved AI tools to pioneer new frontiers in shared services automation and operational efficiency.

Collaborate and Translate: Partner with internal stakeholders to transform ambiguous requirements into precise, high-impact technical solutions.

What You'll Bring

Enterprise Java Mastery: Proven proficiency in Java development with a track record of building and maintaining high-availability systems.

Python & Linux Expertise: Significant experience developing enterprise-grade tools within a Linux environment using Python.

Data Versatility: Deep knowledge of both relational (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) database architectures.

Cloud Fluency: Practical experience leveraging GCP services to build scalable, cloud-native solutions.

Ownership Mindset: The ability to drive tasks to completion independently while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Precise Communication: A talent for conveying complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $114,200-$190,300. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.

CME Group is the world's leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we're looking for more.

At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone's perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

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