Cboe Global Markets ยท 2 weeks ago
Principal Back-end Software Engineer - Real-Time Portfolio Risk Analytics C#/.NET
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expCboe Global Markets is seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to lead the re-architecture and modernization of their real-time Portfolio Risk Analytics system. The role involves building robust back-end systems, providing technical leadership, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInsuranceStock Exchanges
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the re-architecture and modernization of a real-time Portfolio Risk Analytics system to improve scalability, maintainability, and performance
Design and implement high-performance real-time back-end systems in C#
Optimize and support the existing system while the new system is being developed, including performance tuning and troubleshooting
Independently research and resolve complex technical problems
Collaborate with front-end teams to ensure back-end systems effectively power web-based applications
Develop containerized applications and deploy them in Kubernetes environments for scalability and reliability
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, fostering best practices in software design, development, and testing
Ensure the system meets enterprise-grade standards for reliability, security, and operational support
Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in C#/.NET server-side development, with a focus on real-time, stateful applications
Strong experience in the equity and index options industry or other relevant derivatives market
Proven expertise in rearchitecting complex systems to improve scalability, performance, and maintainability
Experience with real-time data processing and cross-process/network communications
Strong skills in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and operational support of enterprise systems
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentor team members
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Familiarity with financial risk analytics and portfolio management systems
Hands-on experience developing containerized applications and hosting them in Kubernetes or similar orchestrated environments
Experience with telemetry and operational support tooling for monitoring and debugging real-time systems
Familiarity with Windows desktop applications and transitioning systems to power web-based applications
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
Flexible, 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
Company
Cboe Global Markets
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe) is the leading exchange network for global derivatives, foreign exchange, digital asset and securities trading solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-06-15IPO
Leadership Team
Ed Tilly
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Curt Schumacher
CTO-VP
Recent News
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