Senior Software Engineer (Web)

Cboe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

London office

Amsterdam office

Job summary

Cboe in London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Web to design, implement, and maintain web software handling millions of requests daily. You will work with Python, Django, JavaScript (ExtJS, React, NextJS), HTML/CSS and Linux, contributing to unit tests and production readiness.

Join a dynamic team delivering high-performance, data-driven websites with opportunities for mentorship, code reviews, and cross-team collaboration in a hybrid setup across London and Amsterdam.

Qualifications

• Experience with MVC web frameworks (Django preferred).
• Experience with Python or experience in another language with a strong desire to learn Python.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing high-performance, data-driven websites.
• Familiarity with HTML5 and CSS3.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, extend, and maintain web software functionality.
• Mentor other software engineers and act as SME for one or more systems/technologies.
• Participate in sprint planning, peer code reviews, and requirements analysis.
• Write documentation and technical specifications for data and applications.
• Provide production operations support and ensure high availability.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

React

Next.js

ExtJS

HTML/CSS

Django

Linux

UI/UX basics

Unit testing

Education

B.Sc Computer Science

B.Sc Computer/Software Engineering

Tools

Django framework

ReactJS

ExtJS

NextJS

PostgreSQL

Apache

Job description

• We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Web
• We build websites that handle millions of requests per day, presenting high-quality market data to our members and the investing public
• We operate at the tip of the spear, maintaining the primary interface for command and control of Cboe Europe’s three Equities venues, the APA Trade Reporting service and SI Technology service
• You’ll design, implement, extend, and maintain web software functionality, often requiring advanced knowledge and experience. Create customer documentation. Act as project manager for a feature across multiple parties. Strong Python and Linux knowledge. Strong JavaScript (ExtJS, React, NextJS), HTML/CSS, and Django knowledge. Basic UI/UX design skills
• Implement automated unit tests and rigorously test changes to systems and platform functionality prior to deployment and work to resolve identified systemic issues
• Help with production operations. Ensure features are correctly implemented in certification and production environments
• Provide input into team sprint planning and participate in periodic team meetings
• Participate in peer code reviews
• Participate in requirements gathering and analysis. Write documentation, technical specifications, and requirement materials for our data and applications
• Participate in internal and industry-wide weekend testing as needed. Ability to support production systems and applications of the exchange outside of normal work hours to ensure performance and high availability
• Mentor other software engineers. SME (Subject Matter Expert) for one or more systems/technology
• Prioritize and manage time effectively across projects in a deadline-driven environment; deliver quality solutions on schedule and within budget
• Excellent communication skills. Regular communication with management, key stakeholders, and technical colleagues. Be a positive representation of software engineering internally and externally
• Cboe Europe operates in a flexible and hybrid work environment, with our teams working regularly from our offices in London and Amsterdam
• Performs other related duties as required or requested

Experience & Requirements

• Experience with MVC web frameworks (Django preferred)
• Experience with Python or experience in another language with a strong desire to learn Python
• B.Sc Computer Science (preferred), B.Sc Computer/Software Engineering, or demonstrable equivalent knowledge
• Experience with Linux or UNIX-like systems
• Experience with JavaScript
• Experience with Python unit testing and full-stack web testing is a plus
• Familiarity with modern web standards, including HTML5 and CSS3
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing high-performance, data-driven websites
• Experience with Apache, PostgreSQL, or ReactJS is a plus