Staff Software Engineer

The selected candidate will join the Data Services Domain within Technology in Belfast as a Staff Software Engineer, initially supporting the CME Benchmark Administration Business.

You will be part of the Benchmark & Indices Pod. This role will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining the systems and tools used for the accurate calculation, administration, and governance of CME Group's proprietary financial benchmarks as administered by CME Benchmark Administration. The successful candidate will leverage their technical expertise to enhance operational efficiency, ensure data integrity, and support compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor's degree (with honors) or equivalent/better strongly preferred, but substantial relevant experience could substitute
• Passion for developing high-quality, reliable, and efficient software solutions
• Advanced knowledge of core Java skills
• Advanced knowledge of Apache Beam pipelines
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and databases
• Ability to write clean, bug-free code that is easy to understand, and easily maintainable.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn new technologies
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Experience of coding in a story-driven Agile environment
• Prior experience working in financial services/exchange space
• Prior experience working with BDD methodologies and automated acceptance criteria
• Prior experience using Confluence, JIRA, or other Atlassian tools
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, for example Jenkins, XL Release
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.