Senior Manager Software Engineering - Remote

Job Description

Building trusted markets — powered by our people.

At Cboe, 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 inclusive 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. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

The Software Engineering team is hiring for a Senior Manager, Software Engineering.

Please note: The candidate selected will need to be able to travel to Chicago up to once per month.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Technical Manager with a strong background in hands-on software engineering and expertise in clearing, business, and capital markets. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to lead and mentor a team of 6-8 engineers, driving technical excellence and delivering high-quality software solutions. This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical prowess with leadership skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:

  • Lead a team of software engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.

  • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of Java/Spring Boot applications.

  • Ensure adherence to industry best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.

  • Drive continuous improvement in development processes and tools.

  • Knowledgeable with SDLC process.

• Hands-On Development:

  • Contribute actively to coding tasks, leveraging your expertise in full stack development with Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies in the backend and React, parcel, Redux or similar technologies in the front-end side.

  • Design and implement scalable, high-performance applications using Docker containers and Kubernetes orchestration.

  • Work with Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks and PostgreSQL databases.

  • Should be familiar with source control tooling with git and should have working knowledge with git branches.

  • Familiar with basic database design, SQL and PostGres SQL.

  • Familiarity of orchestration and workflow tools like Camunda, Apache Airflow is a plus.

• Project Management:

  • Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.

  • Manage project resources effectively, ensuring timely completion of milestones.

  • Communicate project status regularly to stakeholders, highlighting risks and mitigation strategies.

• Domain Expertise:

  • Apply your knowledge of clearing, business, and capital markets to guide technical decisions and ensure alignment with business goals.

  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation.

  • Support clearing ops team and the engineering team with any operational issues with the system

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • 10+ years of hands-on software development experience using Java and Spring Boot.

  • 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, managing software engineering teams.

  • Proven track record of delivering complex software projects on time and within budget.

  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ORM frameworks, and PostgreSQL databases.

  • Strong understanding of clearing, business, and capital markets.

• Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on results.

  • Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for technology and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Knowledge of financial messaging protocols (FIX).

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

• Familiar with Ruby and Mongo DB

Benefits and Perks

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, where you choose where and how you work
• 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 employees’ 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

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As required by the New York City Human Rights Law, Cboe provides a reasonable range of minimum base salary for roles that may be performed in New York City. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, level of experience, etc. For New York City only, the range of starting base salary for this role is $152,000-$250,800. Additional incentive compensation and benefits may be available.

More About Cboe

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.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

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.