Software Engineer, WebTools

Cedar Cares, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 122,188 - 158,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) or pension with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Voluntary and additional paid time off

Job summary

Cedar Cares, Inc is seeking a Software Engineer for the Cboe FX and UST Web Tools team. This full-stack developer position will focus on building and maintaining applications for foreign exchange and fixed-income platforms. The role follows a four-day in-office model.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL, with experience in AI applications. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and additional paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in full-stack web development.
• Experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop flexible web interfaces for market activity research.
• Design PostgreSQL data storage schemas.
• Automate system health condition scanning and alerting.
• Document relevant details in the team’s wiki.

Skills

Full-stack web development

Python

JavaScript

PostgreSQL

Linux/Unix

Git

Data structures and algorithms

AI in software development

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Django

React

Job description

Role Overview

The Cboe FX and UST Web Tools team is hiring a Software Engineer. This is a full‑stack software developer position with the Cboe FX team to build and maintain highly reliable software applications and web interfaces supporting the operational needs of foreign exchange and fixed‑income trading platforms. The role follows a four‑day in‑office work model.

Responsibilities

• Develop flexible web interfaces for researching market activity, configuring the trading platform and market participants, and any other internal business process that requires a web front end.
• Design PostgreSQL data storage schemas.
• Generate reports to provide business intelligence insights.
• Automate scanning, identification, and alerting of system health conditions and anomalous activity.
• Apply best practices for unit testing.
• Communicate with stakeholders to capture and refine requirements and iterate toward a final product.
• Document relevant details in the team’s wiki.
• Leverage AI responsibly (Claude or Copilot) to optimize productivity and system reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a comparable field.
• 2+ years of experience in full‑stack web development, using Python with a framework such as Django, and JavaScript (preferably React).
• Experience with PostgreSQL or a similar relational database.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix and Git.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience using AI across the software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with staff in operations and sales.
• Self‑directed and self‑motivated.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a comparable field.
• Finance industry experience.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Additional medical benefit
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) or pension with company match
• Spending accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Voluntary and additional paid time off

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Salary

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $122,188–$158,125, with actual compensation determined by job‑related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location. The role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and participation in long‑term equity programs.