Senior Python Software Engineer
Cboe Global Markets6 days ago
London, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative products and features in collaboration with business development and sales teams.
- Design and build highly reliable, highly testable Python systems for Cboe Europe’s trading operations.
- Participate in R&D projects to identify and implement promising technologies.
- Provide production support for trading systems, respond to incidents, and contribute to post-mortem follow-up actions.
- Participate as part of a global software development team.
Requirements
- Solid Python knowledge and strong Linux knowledge.
- Experience writing testable, maintainable code and familiarity with advanced SQL techniques.
- Basic but broad knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
- A degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
- Experience with TDD, BDD, or other testing methodologies is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, or Java is preferred.
- Relevant financial experience, such as market data, order management, algorithmic trading, financial systems integration, or compliance, is preferred.
- Demonstrable experience implementing an AI software development lifecycle using tools such as Claude Code or OpenAI Codex is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with upside for overachievement.
- Private medical insurance including dental cover for employees and families, plus access to a private GP service.
- Life and long-term illness insurance, employee assistance services, and enhanced paid parental and adoption leave.
- Pension contributions of up to 7% of base salary.
- Corporate fitness and wellness membership, 25 days of annual holiday increasing to a maximum of 30 days, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
- Employee referral bonuses, complimentary office lunch, snacks and drinks, paid tuition assistance, education opportunities, charitable giving match, and volunteer opportunities.
- The role is based in London, UK.
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About Cboe Global Markets
Cboe Global Markets operates exchanges and market infrastructure for options, equities, futures, FX, ETPs, and digital assets used by brokers, banks, and institutional and retail investors. Its revenue comes from transaction and listing fees, market data and index licensing (including VIX and SPX), and related services. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Chicago, it runs Cboe Options and Cboe Futures exchanges as well as European trading venues.