Job Description

We build websites that handle millions of requests per day, presenting high-quality market data to our members and the investing public. We operate at the tip of the spear, maintaining the primary interface for command and control of Cboe Australia, Cboe Japan, and Cboe markets worldwide. We are aggressive, yet agile. We care about user experience. We care about code quality. We care about testing. We care about automation. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join us.

Design, implement, and extend software functionality for Cboe’s web stack. Implement automated tests and ensure system quality and performance. Strong project management capabilities. Help with production operations as needed. Strong operational mindset. Mentor other Software Engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, extend, and maintain web software functionality, often requiring advanced knowledge and experience. Create customer documentation. Act as project manager for a feature across multiple parties. Strong Python and Linux knowledge. Strong JavaScript (ExtJS, React, NextJS), HTML/CSS, and Django knowledge. Basic UI/UX design skills.

• Implement automated unit tests. Test changes to systems and platform functionality prior to deployment and work to resolve identified systemic issues.

• Help with production operations. Ensure features are correctly implemented in certification and production environments.

• Provide input into team sprint planning and participate in periodic team meetings.

• Participate in peer code reviews.

• Participate in requirements gathering and analysis. Write documentation, technical specifications, and requirement materials for our data and applications.

• Participate in internal and industry-wide weekend testing as needed. Ability to support production systems and applications of the exchange outside of normal work hours to ensure performance and high availability.

• Mentor other software engineers. SME (Subject Matter Expert) for one or more systems/technology.

• Prioritize and manage time effectively across projects in a deadline driven environment; deliver quality solutions on schedule and within budget.

• Excellent communication skills. Regular communication with management, key stakeholders, and technical colleagues. Be a positive representation of software engineering internally and externally.

• Cboe Australia operates in a flexible and hybrid work environment, with our teams working regularly from our office in the Sydney CBD.

• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Job Requirements

• B.S. Computer Science (preferred), B.S. Computer/Software Engineering, or demonstrable equivalent knowledge

• Min 5 years of experience developing high-performance, data-driven websites 

• Experience with MVC web frameworks (Django preferred) 

• Experience with JavaScript 

• Experience with Python or experience in another language with a strong desire to learn Python 

• Familiarity with modern web standards, including HTML5 and CSS3 

• Experience with Linux or UNIX-like systems 

• Experience with Apache, PostgreSQL, or ReactJS is a plus 

• Experience with Python unit testing and full-stack web testing is a plus 

• Minimum Years of Work Experience: 5

• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor Degree

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