Principal Python Software Engineer

Cboe Europe is seeking a Principal Python Software Engineer. You will help build and expand the data pipeline and event streaming functionality of the largest equities exchange in Europe, as well as our trade reporting facility and other platforms. This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to writing testable, maintainable code.

• 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.
• Leading complex projects including regular meetings with team members and management to discuss project progress.
• Managing the involvement of developers across multiple Cboe systems and/or other developers both in Europe and the United States.
• Participating in various R&D projects to identify and implement promising new technologies.
• Providing mentoring for other developers worldwide when necessary.
• Leading others in debugging complicated engineering and operational problems.
• Providing operational support for Cboe Europe’s trading systems by participating in a production support rota.

• Expert Python knowledge
• A commitment to writing testable, maintainable code
• Proficiency with advanced SQL techniques
• Deep 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
• Experience in one or more relevant financial areas (market data, order management, algorithmic trading, financial systems integration, compliance, etc.)

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages
• Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees and their families
• Cboe pays for employee access to a private GP service
• Life and long term illness insurance
• EAP service for personal problems
• Enhanced paid parental and adoption leave
• Cboe offers pensions contribution up to 7% of base salary
• ClassPass Corporate Membership for fitness access
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Complimentary lunch, snacks and drinks in any Cboe office
• Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities