CME Group · 5 hours ago
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $194K/yr
8+ years expCME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, and they are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to build and safeguard the digital infrastructure that powers global markets. The role involves architecting applications, enhancing messaging tests, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring system integrity and performance.
FinanceFinancial ServicesMarketplaceStock Exchanges
Hiring Manager
Jeremy Kruse
Responsibilities
Architect and build a cutting-edge application health dashboard to provide real-time, comprehensive visibility into our systems
Define and enhance end-to-end messaging tests across both on-premise and GCP environments, ensuring the integrity of our critical messaging protocols
Engineer robust, automated testing frameworks and champion a culture of reliability by improving the testability of our core applications, APIs, and databases
Lead the identification of new testing opportunities and expand the application health dashboard into previously unmonitored areas
Collaborate with diverse engineering and support teams to gather requirements, provide feedback, and promote a universal culture of reliability
Guide and mentor junior SREs across global teams, sharing your expertise and helping to build a stronger, more resilient organization
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, acting as the final line of defense for system integrity and performance
Design and implement automated testing and contribute to improving testable software (e.g., messaging, APIs, databases)
Interface and communicate with internal teams and external support groups, reporting status and risks
Support production test related specific issues
Qualification
Required
8-10 years of prior development and testing experience in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment
Strong proficiency in Unix/Linux and databases (SQL/noSQL)
A solid background in software development, preferably with Python or Java
Proven experience with both test automation and manual testing
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to proactively identify and resolve complex environment issues
The ability to quickly learn intricate trading and clearing systems while effectively managing multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously
Strong communication and teamwork skills for seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams
A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline is required, or an equivalent combination of education and proven relevant work experience
Benefits
Annual target bonus opportunity
401(k)
Active pension plan
Highly competitive education reimbursement provisions
Paid time off
Mental health benefit
Company
CME Group
CME Group is a diverse derivatives marketplace that manages risk and capture opportunities.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Google
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2002-12-06IPO
Leadership Team
Lynne Fitzpatrick
President and CFO
Julie Holzrichter
Chief Operating Officer
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