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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.
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 employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.
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The Cboe Data Vantage Software Engineering team is hiring for a Principal Software Engineer
As a technical lead on our Application Services Engineering team, you will be responsible for building a unified application and service management platform on the Cboe Data Vantage platform. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineer who is an expert in .NET / C# server-side development, experienced with JavaScript, TypeScript, and ReactJS on the frontend, and comfortable learning and working with other languages, including Python, Java, Rust, and Go, when the need arises.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the Cboe Data Vantage platform, which includes financial analytics, execution, and risk management. The Application Services Engineering team builds and maintains the core services that power the Cboe Data Vantage platform including financial analytics, execution, and risk management. Our scalable backend systems and ReactJS-based frontend applications are used by our associates in software engineering, operations, and customer-facing roles in all our global offices.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in developing and engineering complex and performant server-side applications with expertise in real-time data processing, web streaming technologies, REST APIs, and securing applications and communications to deliver enterprise-grade software solutions. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product management, to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, well-architected solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Development : Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of full-stack applications using C# / .NET on the backend and ReactJS / JavaScript / TypeScript on the frontend.
- Technical Leadership : Drive technical decisions and provide mentorship to other developers on the team. Manage technical debt and help evolve the architecture to support future business needs.
- Problem Solving : Independently research and resolve complex technical problems.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and operations, to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, well-architected solutions.
- Secure and Scalable APIs : Implement REST APIs using secure authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OpenID Connect and OAuth.
- Code Quality : Ensure code quality through best practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.
- Performance Optimization : Optimize application performance through analysis and tuning.
- Security : Implement security code scanning and update software code to resolve security issues.
- Continuous Improvement : Stay up to date with emerging technologies and frameworks, continuously improving and innovating our stack.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
8 years of hands-on experience in professional full-stack development with a focus on C# / .NET.
Advanced expertise in C# / .NET and ASP.NET for building scalable, high-performance back-end services.
Demonstrable experience mentoring other software engineers on software design, code quality, and testing practices.
Experience with Github Copilot.
Why Join Us?
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 :
Some of our employees' favorite benefits and perks include :
More About Cboe Global Markets
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 employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.
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Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $165,750-$204,750. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below :
US Geographic Differentials :
Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more! Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE.
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 other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.
Salary : $165,750 - $204,750
