Principal Python Software Engineer

Building trusted markets – powered by our people.

AtCboeEurope, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We providethe financialinfrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products,Cboedeliverscutting-edgetrading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’rebuilding inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trustwe’veearned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursuethemand 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,equityand inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities. 

Soundliketheplace for you? Join us!

CboeEurope is seeking aPrincipalPython Software Engineer. As part of a small, talented development team, you will help build and expand thedata pipeline and event streamingfunctionality of the largest equities exchange in Europe, as well as ourtrade reporting facilityand other platforms.We are firm believers in the value of testable, maintainable code, pairprogrammingand software craftsmanship; as we expand and grow our product suite, we need an experienced engineer with strong leadership skillsto 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:

• Workingclosely with our business development and sales teams to develop innovative new products and features for our exchanges.

• Designingand buildinghighly reliable, highly testable Python systems to supportCboeEurope’stradingoperations. 

• Leadingcomplex projects including:

• Meet regularly with team members and management to discuss project progress and operational correctness/efficiency.

• Managetheinvolvement of developers acrossmultipleCboesystems and/or other developers both inEuropeand the United States.

• Participate in various R&D projects toidentifyand implement promisingnew technologies.

• Providingmentoring for other developers (worldwide whennecessary).

• Leadingothers indebugging ofcomplicated engineering and operational problems.

• Providingoperational support forCboeEurope’strading systemsbyparticipatingin a production supportrota, responding to incidents in line withCboe’sIncident Management and Response processes, and contributing topost-mortem analysesand follow-up actions.

The ideal candidate has :

• ExpertPython knowledge

• A commitment to writing testable, maintainable code.

• Proficiencywith advanced SQL techniques.

• DeepLinux knowledge

• Solidknowledge 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 PostgreSQLand Snowflake

• Preferred: Familiarity withWeb Frameworks such as Django,FlaskorFastAPI

• Preferred: Familiarity withevent streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka

• Preferred:Familiarity withdata pipeline platforms such as Apache Airflow

• Preferred: Familiarity withJava

• 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,personaland social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay area givenatany organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement

• Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees and their families which includes dental cover (taxable benefit) 

• Cboepays for employee access to a private GP service (face to face or phone call consultations) to make it easy and convenient for you to see a doctor

• Life andlong termillness insurance for stability and peace of mind

• EAP - Thisservice intends to help employees deal with personal problems that mightadversely impacttheir work performance,healthand well-being. This service includes short- term counselling and referral services for employees and their immediate family.

• Enhanced paid parental and adoption leave to support parents 

• Cboeoffers pensions contribution up to 7% of base salary. Youdon’thave tocontributeyourself.

• ClassPassCorporateMembership whichprovides access to on-demand classes, livestream classes, in-person classes and wellness sessions across different fitness genres. (taxable benefit)

• 25 days holiday per yearper 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.

• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Employee referral bonus program 

• Complimentary lunch,snacksand drinks in anyCboeoffice

• Paid tuitionassistanceand education opportunities

• Generous charitable giving company match

• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities