Python Software Engineer

Overview

In this role you will help build and expand the data pipeline and event streaming capabilities for Cboe Europe’s trading platforms. You will work within a small, skilled team to deliver reliable Python systems that scale with the exchange’s operations, collaborating with cross‑functional teams in Europe and the US. You will tackle complex engineering problems, contribute to R&D initiatives, and support production incidents to keep trading systems healthy. This is an opportunity to shape the next generation of market infrastructure at a global leader.

Pay / Benefits

• Fair and competitive salary
• Comprehensive private medical insurance
• EAP (employee assistance programme)
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• Pension contributions up to 7% of base salary
• 25 days holiday

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business development and sales to scope and design new products/features
• Design and build reliable, testable Python systems for trading operations
• Contribute to complex projects by analyzing requirements and implementing new features
• Collaborate with developers across Europe and the United States
• Engage in R&D projects to identify and apply new technologies
• Debug complex engineering and operational issues
• Provide production support for trading systems including incident response and post-mortems

Key requirements

• Strong Python knowledge
• Commitment to writing testable, maintainable code
• SQL knowledge with ability to write complex queries
• Basic Linux knowledge
• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Experience with TDD/BDD or other testing methodologies (highly preferred)
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Snowflake (preferred)
• Familiarity with Django, Flask or FastAPI (preferred)
• Familiarity with Apache Kafka (preferred)
• Familiarity with Apache Airflow (preferred)
• Familiarity with Java (preferred)

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Proactive learning and adaptability
• Python
• SQL
• Linux

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