Python Software Engineer - Data Pipelines & Trading Systems

Insight Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Cboe Europe is hiring a Python Software Engineer to help build and expand the data pipeline and event streaming capabilities of Europe’s largest equities exchange. You will work on trade reporting and other platforms with a small, talented team, emphasising testable, maintainable code.

The role involves collaborating with teams in Europe and the United States, participating in R&D projects, and providing production support as part of a rotation. London-based position.

Qualifications

• Solid Python knowledge.
• Commitment to writing testable, maintainable code.
• Knowledge of SQL and an ability to compose complex queries.
• Basic Linux knowledge.
• Solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Experience with TDD, BDD or other testing methodologies
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Snowflake
• Familiarity with Web Frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI
• Familiarity with event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka
• Familiarity with data pipeline platforms such as Apache Airflow
• Familiarity with Java

Responsibilities

• Working closely with our business development and sales teams to develop innovative new products and features for our exchanges.
• Designing and building highly reliable, highly testable Python systems to support Cboe Europe's trading operations.
• Contributing to complex projects including analyzing requirements and implementing new features.
• Collaborating closely with other developers in Europe and the United States.
• Participate in various R&D projects to identify and implement promising new technologies.
• Debugging complicated engineering and operational problems.
• Providing operational support for Cboe Europe's trading systems by participating in a production support rota, responding to incidents in line with Cboe's Incident Management and Response processes, and contributing to post-mortem analyses and follow-up actions.

Skills

Python

Testable code

SQL

Basic Linux

Algorithms and data structures

TDD/BDD

Java familiarity

Data pipelines

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Snowflake

Apache Kafka

Apache Airflow

Django

Flask

FastAPI

Job description

Cboe Europe is hiring a Python Software Engineer to help build and expand the data pipeline and event streaming capabilities of Europe’s largest equities exchange. You will work on trade reporting and other platforms with a small, talented team, emphasising testable, maintainable code.

The role involves collaborating with teams in Europe and the United States, participating in R&D projects, and providing production support as part of a rotation. London-based position.