Sr Software Engineer, Build and Release Management

Cboe Global Markets; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,500 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, and vision benefits

2:1 401(k) match

Paid tuition assistance

Complimentary lunch and snacks

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets is looking for an engineer in Overland Park, Kansas, to lead the build and release management efforts. Your role will include defining CI/CD pipelines and embedding AI across the DevOps lifecycle, shaping how Cboe develops and releases software.

The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background, particularly in Python and Linux, and will work towards optimizing engineering practices for speed and reliability. This position includes competitive salary and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, especially in a DevOps environment.
• Hands-on experience with AI deployment in DevOps workflows.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the vision for build and release engineering practices.
• Lead AI adoption in DevOps lifecycle.
• Architect and evolve a high-performance CI/CD pipeline.
• Oversee build, test, and release environments end-to-end.

Skills

Advanced Linux expertise

Python development

Network administration

Git-based version control

CI/CD tooling

Containerization and virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Description

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.

Location Overview

Overland Park Xchange (OPx) is located in Overland Park, Kansas, a bustling suburb of Kansas City. The OPx business park offers convenient access to the Kansas City metropolitan area, modern infrastructure, and a collaborative environment ideal for the financial services and technology industries. It provides a balance of high‑quality office space, advanced facilities, and an environment conducive to productivity and growth.

Role Overview

We're looking for an engineer who thinks in systems, leads with vision, and sees AI as a force multiplier for everything we build and ship. As part of our Build and Release Management team, you’ll own the future of how Cboe tests and delivers software—defining where our engineering practice is headed, architecting a next‑generation CI/CD pipeline, and embedding AI across the DevOps lifecycle.

At the heart of this role is Cboe Titanium (Cboe Ti), our high‑performance, globally consistent and locally optimized exchange platform designed to support Cboe's trading operations across options, futures, and equities markets worldwide. You’ll shape how Cboe Ti is built, tested, and released to meet the exacting demands of global markets with speed, precision, and reliability.

This is a hands‑on, highly technical role focused on managing the software build process, overseeing build/test environments, developing and supporting testing tools, and ensuring our weekly release process is successful. You’ll set the standard for reliability in microseconds and releases that happen every week.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Define and drive the vision for Cboe's build and release engineering practice—from pipeline architecture to tooling strategy to long‑term roadmap.
• Lead AI adoption across the DevOps lifecycle—deploying intelligent automation for changelog generation, incident summarization, deployment workflows, and infrastructure‑as‑code generation; building with AI, not just using it.
• Architect, evolve, and own a high‑performance CI/CD pipeline that supports weekly production releases to mission‑critical financial systems.
• Champion an automation‑first culture—replace repetitive manual work with intelligent solutions.
• Oversee build, test, and release environments end‑to‑end, focusing on reliability, observability, and rapid recovery.
• Develop and maintain testing tools, dashboards, and status reporting to give engineers visibility to move fast with confidence.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to influence software design for testability, deployability, and operational excellence, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader.
• Continuously evaluate and introduce emerging technologies that keep Cboe's engineering practice at the leading edge.

Vision and Leadership

• Strategic, forward‑thinking mindset—design systems that scale beyond today’s problems.
• Strong analytical skills and exacting attention to detail.
• Ability to build consensus, communicate clearly, and lead change across cross‑functional teams.

AI and Automation (Critical Differentiator)

• Hands‑on experience deploying AI to automate real DevOps workflows—intelligent release pipelines, AI‑assisted code review, automated incident triage, and more.
• Practical experience with tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or similar.
• Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks—LangChain, AutoGen, or equivalents—and applying them to build orchestration or infrastructure challenges.
• Builder’s instinct: identify friction points where AI can remove friction and act on it.

Core Engineering Skills

• Advanced Linux expertise: system administration, hardware/software environments, shell scripting.
• Extensive Python development or scripting experience.
• Network administration, configuration management, and technical troubleshooting.
• Deep experience with Git‑based version control and branching strategies.
• Strong CI/CD tooling experience, including Jenkins.
• Containerization and virtualization: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS.

Supporting Technical Skills

• Build tools: Maven, CMake.
• Package managers: uv, npm.
• Databases: PostgreSQL (preferred), MySQL or Oracle; working SQL proficiency required.
• Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field—or equivalent experience.

You’ll really stand out with:

• Experience in financial markets with working knowledge of order entry or market data protocols.
• A track record of taking a build practice from reactive to proactive and making it stick.

Benefits And Perks Of Working For Cboe Global Markets

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with upside for overachievement.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days, and annual community service days.
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services.
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities.

• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office.
• Paid tuition assistance and educational opportunities.
• Generous charitable giving company match.
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
• On‑site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only)

At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and market‑informed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $110,500–$143,000, with actual compensation determined by job‑related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location.

This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe’s long‑term equity programs.