Site Reliability Engineer II

CME Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading derivatives marketplace in Belfast is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer II. The successful candidate will focus on designing and maintaining self-service tools and applications to boost productivity. This role requires experience in Python, Flask, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices in a collaborative Agile team environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related fields.

Benefits

Bonus Programme

Equity Programme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Private Medical and Dental coverage

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Cycle To Work

Family Leave

Education Assistance

Ongoing Employee Development Training

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on Python programming experience.
• Knowledge of Python Django and Flask in a corporate environment.
• Experience with network and security automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain self-service and automation tools.
• Engage in full-stack development.
• Deploy and scale microservices on GCP.

Skills

Python programming

Flask

DevOps

Agile Scrum

Infrastructure-as-Code

Linux

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Visual Studio Code

Bitbucket

Jira

Job description

Applications processed via employer's online application form.

As the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup...

Role

Site Reliability Engineer II - We are seeking a dynamic engineer to design, develop and maintain self‑service tools and applications that enhance productivity and reduce operational costs across the full stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain self‑service and automation tools to streamline IT operations and reduce manual effort.
• Engage in full‑stack development, delivering responsive front‑end interfaces as well as robust scalable back‑end services.
• With support from an Architect, deploy and scale microservices on GCP, with particular emphasis on containers and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Manage cloud infrastructure via Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC), primarily using Terraform to provision and maintain resources.
• Operate and troubleshoot solutions on Linux‑based platforms, leveraging Visual Studio Code (VSCode) as the primary development environment.
• Adhere to software engineering best practices, including PEP8 coding standards, SOLID design principles, and established SDLC processes.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines with a DevOps mindset, ensuring rapid, reliable delivery of code.
• Develop and consume Flask‑based RESTful APIs to support network and security automation.
• Collaborate within an Agile Scrum framework, utilising tools such as Bitbucket and Jira to track progress and manage sprints.
• Apply strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to balance multiple project variables and deliver high‑quality solutions on schedule.

What we are looking for

• Approximately 1‑2 years’ hands‑on Python programming experience, with a demonstrable track record of automation or tooling projects.
• Knowledge and experience working with both Python Django and Flask in a corporate environment.
• Any experience in network and security automation, coupled with an understanding of network fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs) would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure‑as‑Code using Terraform (or similar) to manage cloud resources.
• Comfortable working in Linux environments and proficient in using Visual Studio Code (VSCode).
• Strong software engineering mindset: adherence to PEP8, SOLID principles, and best practices for SDLC, CI/CD and DevOps.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams, utilising Bitbucket and Jira (or equivalent tools) for version control and project tracking.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and positive attitude, taking initiative to identify and resolve issues ahead of time.
• Collaborative team player, eager to contribute knowledge and assist colleagues.
• Innovative thinker who brings fresh ideas and constructive suggestions for continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field is preferred. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

Company Benefits

• Bonus Programme
• Equity Programme
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Private Medical and Dental coverage
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• Family Leave
• Education Assistance – MBA/Advanced Degree/Bachelor Degree
• Ongoing Employee Development Training/Certification