Software Engineer, Web (Flexible Hybrid in Chicago, IL or Lenexa, KS)

At Cboe, 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 inclusive 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. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

The Software Engineering team is hiring for a Web Software Engineer.

Web software engineers at Cboe are tasked with designing and implementing applications, 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 our internal customers, our external customers, and the investing public.

We build websites that handle millions of requests per day, presenting high-quality market data to our members 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.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Design, implement, extend, and maintain functionality for our applications and systems.
• Provide input into project scheduling and participate in projects where needed.
• With assistance, refactor and enhance functionality within the underlying frameworks used by the system.
• Assist with project schedules to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has:

• Good Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and Linux knowledge.
• Basic understanding of UI/UX and human factors principles.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback.
• Experience working in SQL and familiarity with relational databases.
• Experience using MS Office platforms.
• Minimum Years of Work Experience: 1+ years

• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

You’ll really stand out with:

• Knowledge of financial exchanges.
• Assertive personality and detail oriented with excellent communication skills.

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• 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

Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:

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

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More About Cboe

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people.  Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot  of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.