Backend Java Engineer - Microservices, Data Integrity

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Software Engineer for CCUS to design, build and operate Java-based microservices that clear trades. You will work in a high-trust, on-call environment, write tests, establish observability, and help shape the system design with your team.

The role emphasizes distributed systems, PostgreSQL optimization, and collaboration with non-technical partners. Candidates should have 5+ years of backend experience and a BS in Computer Science or related

Qualifications

• Experience building and operating distributed, service-based systems in production.
• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong command of Java with at least three years of job experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java microservices.
• Optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries.
• Build services that support clearing workflows including trade processing, margin and settlement.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency and reconciliation across integrated systems.
• Operate what you build, including monitoring, logs and traces in production.
• Help define service level objectives and alerting for services.
• Contribute to architecture decision records and design documents before implementation.
• Leverage AI responsibly to improve code quality and productivity.
• Document relevant details in the team wiki.

Skills

Java

Distributed systems

SQL

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Kafka

Linux

PostgreSQL

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Job description

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Software Engineer for CCUS to design, build and operate Java-based microservices that clear trades. You will work in a high-trust, on-call environment, write tests, establish observability, and help shape the system design with your team.

The role emphasizes distributed systems, PostgreSQL optimization, and collaboration with non-technical partners. Candidates should have 5+ years of backend experience and a BS in Computer Science or related