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Software Engineer III

CME Group

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Senior
96k-160k
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The selected candidate will join the CME Technology Referential Data Services team in Chicago as a Software Engineer III, supporting the Access & Onboarding Product for Customer Portfolio. The Software Engineer III engineers secure, scalable and reliable technology solutions, with appropriate mentoring, to advance CMEG in the global marketplace and serve risk management needs of customers around the world.

Key Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, documents, troubleshoots and debugs web applications using modern technologies.
  • Demonstrates skill in language proficiency.
  • Optimizes code for key performance metrics.
  • Writes application modules and unit tests with minimal guidance.
  • Conducts system-wide testing and supports integration testing.
  • Provides input for code reviews and helps with environment setup, build deployments, release notes and notifications.
  • Reviews code to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues and defects and helps to identify sources of defects as well as troubleshoots various forms of code.
  • Work with business to define/refine/finalize requirements.
  • Uses design tools to frequently share and communicate design ideas.
  • Intermediate knowledge of database SQL, as well as basic database modeling and elementary tuning.
  • Troubleshoots and extends real-time support for the customer facing environments.
  • Uses patterns frequently, contributing to best practice and process enhancements.
  • Embraces and enforces CME Group SDLC and information security standards.

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience as a Full Stack developer, engaging in Front-End and Back-End development.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent/better strongly preferred, but substantial relevant experience could substitute.
  • Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Framework.
  • Experience in React, JavaScript (ES6), HTML, CSS, JSON and related technologies.
  • Experience building and bundling web application artifacts with tools like Webpack.
  • Experience with web application communication using RESTful APIs.
  • Experience with making significant contributions to both technical approach & deliveries.
  • Proficient with SCM and build tools Git and Maven.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform.
  • Experience with fault tolerant, distributed, microservice architectures.
  • Experience using Confluence, JIRA, or other Atlassian tools.
  • Experience with UI frameworks and libraries including Redux (Redux-Form & Redux Saga).
  • Understanding and experience of Agile Methodologies and Product Oriented Model.
  • Knowledgeable in web application security and mitigating vulnerabilities.
  • Engagement in developing and automating solutions directly related to Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery and infrastructure automation.
  • Experience in working with remote teams, different time zones, and consultants.

Qualifications

  • Relevant experience of 5+ years in full stack development.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent/better (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive total rewards package including salary, annual target bonus, and equity program.
  • Comprehensive health coverage.
  • Retirement package including 401(k) and pension plan.
  • Education reimbursement provisions.
  • Paid time off and mental health benefits.

Working at CME Group

CME Group is committed to offering a holistic benefits package and values employees' unique experiences and skills. They embrace diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer. The company fosters a collaborative environment where employees can impact markets worldwide, transform industries, and build careers by shaping tomorrow. CME Group invests in employee success and encourages problem solving, innovation, and trailblazing efforts.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 19, 2025
Salary96k-160k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About CME Group

Website

cmegroup.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Securities and Commodity Exchanges

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