Senior Software Engineer, Python

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market infrastructure provider is seeking a Senior Python Software Engineer to join their London team. You will work on enhancing trading systems and leading projects while mentoring developers. The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and a collaborative environment focused on innovation and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive private medical insurance

Life and long term illness insurance

Enhanced paid parental leave

25 days holiday per year

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Employee referral bonus program

Paid tuition assistance

Complimentary lunch and snacks

Qualifications

• Solid Python knowledge and commitment to maintainable code.
• Familiarity with advanced SQL techniques and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative products and features for exchanges.
• Lead complex projects and manage developer involvement.
• Provide operational support for trading systems.

Skills

Python

SQL

Algorithms

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

Snowflake

Django

Flask

FastAPI

Apache Kafka

Apache Airflow

Java

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Client:

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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, as well as our derivatives exchange and other platforms.We are firm believers in the value of testable, maintainable code, pair programming and software craftsmanship; as we expand and grow our product suite, we need an experienced engineer with strong leadership skills to help us grow.

Location: Flexible hybrid schedule in either our London, UK or Amsterdam, NL office.

In this role you’llbe responsible for:

Working closely with our business development and sales teams to develop innovative new products and features for our exchanges.

Designing and buildinghighly reliable, highly testable Python systems to support Cboe Europe’s trading operations.

Leading complex projects including:

Meet regularly with team members and management to discuss project progress and operational correctness/efficiency.

Manage the involvement of developers across multiple Cboe systems and/or other developers both in London and the United States.

Participate in various R&D projects to identify and implement promising new technologies.

Providing mentoring for other developers (worldwide when necessary).

Leading others in debugging of complicated engineering and operational problems.

Providing operational support for Cboe Europe’s trading systems byparticipating 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.

Familiarity with more advanced SQL techniques.

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.)

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.

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 years’ service, up to a maximum of 30 days.

Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work

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

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More About Cboe Europe

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.