Cboe

Senior Software Engineer, Build and Release Management (flexible hybrid in Overland Park, KS)

Kansas City, MO Full time

Job Description:

Building trusted markets — powered by our people 

 

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.  

 

We’re building meaningful 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. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.  

 

Location Overview 

Cboe Global Markets operates a key office in the Overland Park Xchange (OPx), located in Overland Park, Kansas, a bustling suburb of Kansas City. The OPx business park is strategically positioned to provide convenient access to the Kansas City metropolitan area, offering modern infrastructure and a collaborative environment ideal for the financial services and technology industries. This location benefits from proximity to major highways, making it easily accessible for employees 

 

The OPx site provides a balance of high-quality office space, advanced facilities, and an environment conducive to productivity and growth. 

Role Overview

We are actively seeking a dedicated and highly motivated team-oriented person to fill a multi-functional role of a dev-ops engineer supporting the build and release processes for our software platforms, software configuration management tools, and continuous integration pipeline. 

This hands-on and highly technical role will focus on managing the software build process, providing oversight for build/test environments, developing and supporting testing tools and status dashboards, influencing and shaping our continuous integration process, and ensuring our weekly release process is successful.  This role is a critical component of our engineering and testing process providing enhancement of Cboe’s superior technology and ensuring industry leading performance. 

Ideal Candidate Has:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or other related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years experience with Unix/Linux hardware/software engineering environments and applicable Unix/shell scripting and the cron job scheduling utility.
  • Python development or scripting experience or a working knowledge of another scripting or programming language and a willingness to learn Python. 
  • Knowledge of and experience with build tools such as Ant, Maven, or CMake.
  • Experience working in a continuous integration environment and with tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Concourse, or Bamboo.
  • Experience with containerization/virtualization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.   
  • Ability to create and maintain scripts to support testing and build activities.
  • Working knowledge of Linux system administration.
  • Experience with version control tools such as Git preferred. 
  • Understanding of database platforms such as PostgreSQL (preferred) and the Snowflake data platform tools.   A working knowledge of SQL is necessary.

You'll really stand out with:

  • Experience with the Jenkins CI/CD tools including pipeline management and failure troubleshooting.
  • Experience working programmatically with the Atlassian (Jira) tool set.
  • Experience with npm/Flask.
  • Experience working in financial markets and knowledge of various order entry or market data protocols.

The successful candidate will have excellent analytical skills, an exacting attention to detail, and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a cross-functional team environment.  A crucial part of the day-to-day tasks will be interfacing with Development and QA team members, and sometimes bearing important yet sensitive news about reverted commits or broken builds.

Benefits and Perks of working for Cboe Global Markets 

 

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 associates’ 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   

#LI-CP2

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More About Cboe Global Markets 

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 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 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.   


 

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.

 

 

Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $110,500-$136,500. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:


 

US Geographic Differentials:

  • 110%: Austin TX, Chicago IL, Denver CO, San Diego CA 

  • 115%: Los Angeles CA, Seattle WA 

  • 120%: Boston MA, Washington DC 

  • 125%: New York City NY  

  • 130%: San Francisco CA 


 

Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much moreYour recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE. 


 

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.