CME Group · 21 hours ago
Senior Staff Data Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expCME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, and they are seeking a Senior Staff Data Engineer to lead their database modernization efforts. This role involves designing scalable data architectures on Google Cloud Platform, optimizing database performance, and mentoring teams on best practices.
FinanceFinancial ServicesMarketplaceStock Exchanges
Hiring Manager
Ryan Poro
Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture: Design robust, scalable, and cost-effective data architectures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), focusing on Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, and Bigtable
Database Performance & Optimization: Lead performance tuning and optimization efforts for PostgreSQL, diagnosing and resolving complex issues stemming from our legacy Oracle Exadata environment
Data Pipeline Development: Build and maintain resilient, cloud-native data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using Python and GCP services such as Dataflow, BigQuery, and Pub/Sub
Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and implement automation in Python for performance monitoring, remediation, and infrastructure management using IaC tools like Terraform
Migration & Modernization: Guide the technical execution of migrating large, complex databases from Oracle to PostgreSQL on GCP, ensuring data integrity and performance
Mentorship & Guidance: Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor for development and data reliability teams on PostgreSQL and GCP best practices, helping to elevate the team's technical capabilities
Qualification
Required
7-10 years of professional experience in a data engineering or database specialist role, with a proven track record of building and maintaining production-grade cloud data systems
Deep, hands-on expertise with GCP, including architecting solutions with BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and AlloyDB
6+ years of advanced Python development experience for data processing, automation, and building ETL/ELT pipelines
Expert-level knowledge of PostgreSQL internals (query planner, indexing, vacuuming, locking mechanisms) and performance tuning
Proven experience migrating large, complex databases from Oracle (ideally Exadata) to PostgreSQL
Strong professional experience with other enterprise databases like MS SQL Server
Demonstrable experience building CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) with Terraform
Experience with data orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or Cloud Composer
Experience with other GCP data services like Bigtable and Memory Store (Redis)
Experience with enterprise database monitoring and administration tools (e.g., IDERA, SCOM, Oracle OEM)
Understanding of data privacy and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR)
Benefits
Annual target bonus opportunity
Broad-based equity program
Comprehensive health coverage
Retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an 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
H1B Sponsorship
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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 Chief Financial Officer
Julie Holzrichter
Chief Operating Officer
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