Overview
Role Overview
CME Group is hiring a Site Reliability Engineer I to begin a career within the Markets portfolio. This entry level role offers the opportunity to learn how large scale systems are built, operated, and expanded behind the CME Globex trading platform. The platform delivers low latency performance with high reliability, and the role provides hands on exposure to the systems that support it.
The selected candidate will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and receive training on monitoring, observability, automation, and improving production service reliability in a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside senior engineers to help develop observability, monitoring, and alerting for critical services.
- Shadow engineers as they collaborate with product teams to understand reliability and scalability requirements for new features.
- Create and maintain basic scripts and tools that help reduce manual work and improve engineering efficiency.
- Participate in blameless post mortems and contribute to ongoing service improvement.
- Assist with disaster recovery activities and system resiliency testing.
- Support migration of market applications to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- After training, begin shadowing and gradually take part in the on call rotation with support from senior engineers.
What We Are Looking For
- Strong interest in technology and motivation to build a career in Site Reliability Engineering.
- Basic programming or scripting knowledge such as Python, Java, C++, or Bash gained through coursework, projects, or internships.
- Analytical thinking and problem solving ability with a curious approach to learning.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate clearly.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast paced trading technology environment.
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to cloud computing platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
- Familiarity with Linux based systems.
- Basic understanding of container technologies including Docker or Kubernetes.
- Interest in monitoring and metrics tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals such as HTTP and TCP/IP.
- Interest in financial technology and high performance systems.
About CME Group
CME Group operates the world’s leading derivatives marketplace and supports global markets through advanced technology and innovation. Employees work with experienced professionals while contributing to systems that influence financial markets worldwide.
The company values diverse experiences and perspectives, creating an inclusive environment where employees can grow and contribute meaningfully.
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Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
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CME Group
CME Group Inc. is a leading global markets company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Founded in 1898, it operates some of the world's largest derivatives exchanges, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, New York Mercantile Exchange, and COMEX. The company's mission is to provide transparent, efficient, and innovative markets that enable businesses, investors, and institutions to manage risk and seize opportunities. CME Group offers a wide range of products across asset classes such as interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, metals, and cryptocurrencies.
With over 3,000 employees worldwide, CME Group is recognized for its robust technology infrastructure, advanced trading platforms, and commitment to market integrity. It serves clients in more than 150 countries and is a critical player in global finance, facilitating billions of dollars in transactions daily. Recent achievements include expanding its suite of cryptocurrency derivatives and enhancing its electronic trading capabilities through CME Globex. The company continues to innovate in areas like data services and market analytics, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the financial services industry.
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