Associate Software Engineer, Web

cboe; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401K or Pension Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets is seeking a Web Software Engineer to design and implement applications, UI components, and services that support 24x7 market operations. You will work with Python, Django, React, Next.js and Tailwind CSS to deliver scalable, testable code and maintain uptime for critical web services.

We value strong problem-solving, code quality and collaboration across teams. The role offers a hybrid work model with offices in Kansas City and Chicago and opportunities for growth in a

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or demonstrable equivalent knowledge
• 0-2 years of experience developing websites or web applications
• Exposure to MVC web frameworks (Django preferred)
• Familiarity with JavaScript, Python and modern web standards (HTML5/CSS3)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, extend, and maintain web applications and systems.
• Implement automated unit tests and test changes prior to deployment.
• Contribute to remediation efforts for incidents arising from changes.
• Participate in team sprint planning and code reviews.
• Document requirements and technical specifications for data and applications.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Django

HTML/CSS

Linux

SQL

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Django

PostgreSQL

ReactJS

Apache

Job description

Job Description

Building trusted markets - powered by our people

At Cboe Global Markets, 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 meaningful 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. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Role Overview

Web software engineers at Cboe are tasked with designing and implementing applications, developing user interfaces and components that are critical to maintaining operational and customer readiness. This requires careful attention to detail, knowledge of algorithms and data structures, and ability to design testable and scalable systems. Cboe web services are running 24x7, and web engineers are responsible for ensuring uptime and resilience for applications that support all Cboe markets.

We use industry‑leading technologies like Python, Django, React, Next.js and Tailwind CSS to build websites that handle millions of requests per day, providing high‑quality market data and real‑time access to Cboe exchanges for our customers and the investing public. We operate at the tip of the spear, maintaining the primary interface for command and control of Cboe markets worldwide. We are aggressive, yet agile. We care about user experience. We care about code quality. We care about testing. We care about automation. We're looking for like‑minded individuals to join us.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, extend, and maintain functionality for our web applications and systems. Good Python, JavaScript (React, NextJS ), HTML/CSS, and Linux knowledge. Basic understanding of UX and the Cboe Design Systems (Chroma and Contour). Basic understanding of SQL and familiarity with relational databases.


• Implement automated unit tests and test changes to systems and platform functionality prior to deployment.


• Contribute to remediation efforts for incidents arising from own changes.


• Provide input into team sprint planning and participate in periodic team meetings.


• Participate in peer code reviews. Capable of giving and receiving constructive feedback.


• Participate in requirements gathering and analysis. Contribute to documentation, technical specifications, and requirements for our data and applications.


• Demonstrate interest in system and business knowledge and take steps to improve understanding of Cboe's markets and technology. Assertive and detail oriented , with excellent communication skills.


• P rioritize and manage time effectively across projects in a deadline‑driven environment.


• Demonstrate excellent communication skills. Regular communication with technical colleagues and be a positive representation of software engineering internally and externally.


• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Cboe operates a flexible and hybrid work environment, with our teams working regularly from our offices in Kansas City and Chicago.

Job Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or demonstrable equivalent knowledge


• 0-2 years of experience developing websites or web applications; internship, academic, or personal project experience is welcomed


• Exposure to MVC web frameworks (Django preferred) through coursework or projects


• Familiarity with JavaScript


• Familiarity with Python, or experience in another language with a strong desire to learn Python


• Familiarity with modern web standards, including HTML5 and CSS3


• Familiarity with Linux or UNIX‑like systems


• Experience with Apache, PostgreSQL, or ReactJS is a plus


• Experience with Python unit testing and full‑stack web testing is a plus

Benefits and Perks

• Medical Coverage


• Prescription Drug Coverage


• Additional Medical Benefit


• Dental Coverage


• Vision Coverage


• 401K or Pension Company Match


• Spending Accounts


• Life and AD&D Insurance


• Retirement Savings Plan


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)


• Voluntary & Additional Benefits


• Paid Time Off

More About Cboe Global Markets

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