Software Engineer III bei CME Group

Software Engineer III

The selected candidate will join the Data Services Domain within Technology in Belfast as a Software Engineer III, initially supporting the CME Benchmark Administration Business.

You will be part of the Benchmark & Indices Pod. This role will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining the systems and tools used for the accurate calculation, administration, and governance of CME Group's proprietary financial benchmarks as administered by CME Benchmark Administration. The successful candidate will leverage their technical expertise to enhance operational efficiency, ensure data integrity, and support compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor's degree (with honors) or equivalent/better strongly preferred, but substantial relevant experience could substitute
• Passion for developing high-quality, reliable, and efficient software solutions
• Intermediate knowledge of core Java skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Apache Beam pipelines
• Intermediate knowledge of SQL and databases
• Ability to write clean, bug-free code that is easy to understand, and easily maintainable.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn new technologies
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of coding in a story-driven Agile environment
• Prior experience working in financial services/exchange space
• Prior experience working with BDD methodologies and automated acceptance criteria
• Prior experience using Confluence, JIRA, or other Atlassian tools
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, for example Jenkins, XL Release
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Professional Attributes

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

CME Group: Where Futures are Made

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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