Senior Python Software Engineer

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Cboe Europe is seeking a Senior Python Software Engineer in London to join a small, skilled development team building and expanding batch functionality for the largest equities exchange in Europe.

You will design and build highly reliable Python systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in R&D projects to identify new technologies. Strong testing culture and a commitment to quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid Python knowledge and ability to design reliable, testable systems.
• Experience with SQL and Linux in production environments.
• Familiarity with algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with TDD/BDD or testing methodologies preferred.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL and Snowflake is a plus.
• Familiarity with web frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI.
• Experience with event streaming platforms like Kafka and data pipelines like Airflow.
• Knowledge of Java and financial domains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable Python systems to support trading operations.
• Collaborate with business development and sales to shape new products.
• Contribute to R&D projects and adopt new technologies.
• Provide production support and participate in incident management.
• Join a global software development team.

Skills

Python

SQL

Linux

Algorithms

TDD/BDD

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Airflow

Web frameworks

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

Apache Kafka

Apache Airflow

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.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

Cboe Europe is seeking a Senior Python Software Engineer. As part of a small, talented development team, you will help build and expand the batch functionality of the largest equities exchange in Europe. We are firm believers in the value of testable, maintainable code and software craftsmanship; that approach has helped us become the largest equities exchange in Europe and we need another talented individual to help us continue to innovate and lead the market.

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.
• Participate in various R&D projects to identify and implement promising new technologies.
• 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.
• Participate in a global software development team

The ideal candidate has:

• Solid Python knowledge
• A commitment to writing testable, maintainable code.
• Familiarity with more advanced SQL techniques.
• Strong Linux knowledge
• Basic, but broad, 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
• Preferred: Experience in one or more relevant financial areas (market data, order management, algorithmic trading, financial systems integration, compliance, etc.)
• Demonstrable experience with implementing an AI SDLC including practice experience with tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex or similar

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• 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.

• 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 years’ 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