Python Software Engineer

Cboe Global Markets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life and long-term illness insurance

Employee Access to Private GP Service

Enhanced paid parental and adoption leave

ClassPass Corporate Membership

25 days holiday per year

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid tuition assistance

Generous charitable giving company match

Volunteer opportunities

Complimentary lunch, snacks and drinks

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets is seeking a Python Developer to join their team in London. The role includes designing and building reliable Python systems for trading operations while closely collaborating with business development and sales teams to create new products. Ideal candidates should have strong Python knowledge, be committed to writing testable code, and possess a degree in Computer Science or related fields. Experience with SQL and basic Linux knowledge are required.

This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare, and many other benefits including generous leave policies and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Solid Python knowledge is crucial for this role.
• A commitment to writing testable and maintainable code is expected.
• Knowledge of SQL and the ability to compose complex queries is required.
• Basic Linux knowledge is necessary.
• Solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures is important.
• A degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with TDD, BDD or other testing methodologies is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Snowflake will be beneficial.
• Experience with web frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI is preferred.
• Familiarity with event streaming platforms like Apache Kafka would be an advantage.
• Understanding of data pipeline platforms such as Apache Airflow is preferred.
• Familiarity with Java is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business development and sales teams to develop innovative new products.
• Design and build highly reliable, highly testable Python systems.
• Contribute to complex projects including analyzing requirements and implementing features.
• Collaborate closely with other developers in Europe and the US.
• Participate in various R&D projects to implement promising new technologies.
• Debug complex engineering and operational problems.
• Provide operational support for Cboe Europe’s trading systems.

Skills

Solid Python knowledge

Testable, maintainable code

SQL knowledge

Basic Linux knowledge

Algorithms and data structures

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Snowflake

Django

Flask

FastAPI

Apache Kafka

Apache Airflow

Java

Job description

Job Description

Building trusted markets – powered by our people. At Cboe Europe, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting‑edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Location

London, UK

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Working closely with our business development and sales teams to develop innovative new products and features for our exchanges.
• Designing and building highly reliable, highly testable Python systems to support Cboe Europe’s trading operations.
• Contributing to complex projects including analyzing requirements and implementing new features.
• Collaborating closely with other developers in Europe and the United States.
• Participate in various R&D projects to identify and implement promising new technologies.
• Debugging complicated engineering and operational problems.
• Providing operational support for Cboe Europe’s trading systems by participating in a production support rota, responding to incidents in line with Cboe’s Incident Management and Response processes, and contributing to post‑mortem analyses and follow‑up actions.

Requirements

• Solid Python knowledge.
• A commitment to writing testable, maintainable code.
• Knowledge of SQL and an ability to compose complex queries.
• Basic Linux knowledge.
• Solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Highly preferred: Experience with TDD, BDD or other testing methodologies.
• Preferred: Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Snowflake.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Web Frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI.
• Preferred: Familiarity with event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka.
• Preferred: Familiarity with data pipeline platforms such as Apache Airflow.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Java.

Benefits And Perks

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees and their families which includes dental cover (taxable benefit).
• Cboe pays for employee access to a private GP service (face to face or phone call consultations) to make it easy and convenient for you to see a doctor.
• Life and long term illness insurance for stability and peace of mind.
• EAP – This service intends to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health and well‑being. This service includes short‑term counselling and referral services for employees and their immediate family.
• Enhanced paid parental and adoption leave to support parents.
• Cboe offers pensions contribution up to 7% of base salary. You don’t have to contribute yourself.
• ClassPass Corporate Membership which provides access to on‑demand classes, livestream classes, in‑person classes and wellness sessions across different fitness genres (taxable benefit).
• 25 days holiday per year per holiday year for full time employees, increasing with length of service at a rate of one extra day per completed year’s service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Complimentary lunch, snacks and drinks in any Cboe office.
• Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities.
• Generous charitable giving company match.
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer – and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age and disability.