Senior Principal Engineer - Java job at Cboe Global Markets in New York, NY, Chicago, IL

Title: Sr Principal Engineer - Java @ BIDS Trading Location: Chicago United States Job Description: Full time job requisition id R-3966 Sr Principal Engineer - Java @ BIDS Trading Calgary, AB or New York City, NY About BIDS Trading BIDS Trading is an institutional network and broker/dealer that provides software to help asset managers trade large blocks of liquidity. BIDS Trading operates one of the world’s largest equity block trading systems across the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Japan. About The Role We’re looking for a Sr Principal Software Engineer who is passionate about technology and innovative engineering, with a proven track record of exceptional delivery. In this role, you will design and implement key components of our trading systems, in collaboration with the rest of the Platform Engineering team, and our Infrastructure team, SREs, and other software engineering teams. The right candidate will bring deep and relevant experience of proposing, designing, and implementing enterprise-grade systems in Java and related technologies. This role will encompass a variety of critical services and will include responsibility for both crafting a forward-looking platform roadmap, as well as delivering on that vision. This is very much a hands-on technical role and will appeal to technology purists. You will collaborate with other technologists in New York and Calgary to help position BIDS for the next decade of growth. Responsibilities Design and deliver significant enhancements to key Java-based services within our trading systems. Re-engineer applications to modernize architecture and leverage cloud (AWS) services, improving operational capabilities including scalability, resiliency, and observability. Contribute to the evolution of the firm’s SDLC and surrounding tooling and processes. Implement test harnesses and automation to improve test coverage. Constantly challenge yourself and the team for continuous improvement. Minimum Qualifications Deep and broad experience in software engineering: 15+ years designing, implementing, and refactoring complex systems in Java in a real-time trading environment. High level of proficiency in SQL, Linux, and Bash. Expert knowledge of FIX messaging and FIX engines Extensive experience building high-performance, scalable, transactional systems, and with related messaging architectures and persistence patterns. Deep knowledge of capital markets, as well as familiarity of order and trade lifecycles in at least one asset class Passionate about building distributed systems and comfortable learning new languages and frameworks. Skilled at problem-solving, both big-picture architectural and detailed technical issues. Understanding of design trade-offs, especially around non-functional requirements such as security, performance, maintainability, testability, and resilience. Experience with automated testing tools such as JUnit. Experience using debuggers and profilers to diagnose and fix problems. Experience using source control management systems such as Git in a continuous integration environment. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a cross functional team environment. Preferred Qualifications Cloud native development using the AWS technology stack. Experience building and deploying Spring Boot based microservices. Exposure to Kotlin and/or other JVM languages. Knowledge of secure coding practices, common mistakes, and penetration testing approaches. Why Cboe? Cboe Global Markets is a forward-thinking organization that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement within a globally recognized financial institution. Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement Flexible, hybrid work environment 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 Short- and Long-Term Disability 100% RRSP matching program with no vesting period Employee Stock Purchase Program Medical and Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Gender Affirmation Assistance Program Mental Wellbeing About Cboe Canada 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. Equal Employment Opportunity We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age and disability #LI-CP1 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 $204,000-$252,000. 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 more! 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