Sr Software Engineer

CME Technology Support Services Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Belfast is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance market data systems using core Java. The role involves designing and maintaining applications, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing system performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in software development and a passion for innovative solutions. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that impacts global markets.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of core Java with demonstrable experience.
• Ability to write clean, bug-free, and maintainable code.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications.
• Provide technical support and optimize system performance.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve processing speeds.

Skills

Core Java skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Apache Beam

SQL

NoSQL

RESTful APIs

Git

Docker

JIRA

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

CME Technology and Support Services is relentlessly focused on developing the world's most advanced electronic trading, post trade processing and risk management systems. We are the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, providing risk management solutions that help drive the global economy. Our customers include leading investment and commercial banks, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, corporations, and individual traders.

The selected candidate will join the Data Services Domain within Technology in Belfast as a Senior Software Engineer. You will be part of the Market Data Core APIs and Processing team. This role will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining the systems and tools used for the accurate calculation and dissemination of CME Group's proprietary market data products via APIs. The successful candidate will leverage their technical expertise to enhance operational efficiency, ensure data integrity, and support compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design and Development: \
  
  
  
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable applications and tools for financial data calculation, data processing, and dissemination.
  
  
  • Implement and maintain automated solutions for data ingestion, transformation, and validation in real time and at high volume.
  
  
  • Collaborate with Business and Product owners to translate methodology requirements into technical specifications and functional code.
  
  
  • Integrate various data sources and APIs to ensure comprehensive and accurate data feeds.
  
  
  • Implement data quality checks and reconciliation processes.
  
  
  
  


• Platform Maintenance and Optimization: \
  
  
  
  • Provide ongoing technical support, troubleshooting, and bug fixes for existing Derive Data systems.
  
  
  • Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
  
  
  • Proactively identify and address technical debt and system vulnerabilities.
  
  
  
  


• Automation and Efficiency: \
  
  
  
  • Drive automation initiatives across the pod, reducing manual effort and improving processing speed.
  
  
  • Develop scripts and utilities for routine tasks, reporting, and analysis.
  
  
  
  


• Documentation and Best Practices: \
  
  
  
  • Create and maintain clear, concise technical documentation for systems, code, and processes.
  
  
  • Adhere to coding standards, version control, and software development best practices.
  
  
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
  
  
  
  


• Collaboration and Support: \
  
  
  
  • Work closely with Business Line Managers, Product Owners, and other Technology teams to deliver effective solutions.
  
  
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to financial markets and software development.
  
  
  
  

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor's degree (with honors) or equivalent/better strongly preferred, but substantial relevant experience could substitute


• Passion for developing high-quality, reliable, and efficient software solutions


• Strong knowledge of core Java skills, with demonstrable experience


• Ability to write clean, bug-free code that is easy to understand, and easily maintainable.


• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn new technologies.


• Ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions to complex problems.


• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrable experience in creating Apache Beam pipelines


• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture


• Experience in working with SQL and NOSQL databases


• Experience of coding in a story-driven Agile environment


• Prior experience working in financial services/exchange space


• Prior experience working with BDD methodologies and automated acceptance criteria


• Prior experience using Confluence, JIRA, or other Atlassian tools


• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, for example Jenkins, XL Release


• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.


• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.


• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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CME Group is the world's leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it - all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we're looking for more.

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