Collaborate with end-users to gather and refine functional requirements for complex, data-driven systems.
Produce detailed project documentation, including architecture diagrams, functional specifications, technical designs, and test plans.
Design, develop, test, and implement scalable data processing pipelines, rules engines, and database solutions leveraging Snowflake and relational databases.
Optimize system performance for large-scale, low-latency workloads handling billions of events daily.
Work closely with infrastructure teams to deploy and maintain applications on Linux-based environments.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams for new application development, troubleshooting, and system enhancements.
Take ownership of projects as individual contributor, adapting to dynamic requirements.
Research emerging technologies, tools, and design patterns to improve scalability, resilience, and performance.
Provide ongoing application support and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Participate in a 24/7 production on-call rotation to ensure system reliability and uptime.
Participate in recruitment process as and when required for new engineering hires.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
2+ years of software engineering experience in high-performance or distributed systems
Strong proficiency in Java and/or Python for backend development
Experience with Linux environments and at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Shell)
Hands-on experience with SQL and Snowflake for large-scale data processing
Familiarity with streaming and big data technologies such as Apache Kafka a plus
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization techniques
Ability to design and implement scalable, low-latency systems handling billions of events daily
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently
Experience in finance, trading, exchange, or related fields is a plus.

Benefits

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
Hybrid work environment
Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
Employee referral bonus program
Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
Generous charitable giving company match
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

JavaPythonSQLSnowflakeLinuxBashShelldata structuresalgorithmsperformance optimization

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationself-motivatedindependent workproject management

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science