Software Engineer, Test

Job Description

Building trusted markets — powered by our people. At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy.

Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district and features expansive spaces with high ceilings and large windows, offering abundant natural light. The building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, and offers amenities such as restaurants, a fitness center, and collaborative work spaces.

We design, develop, deploy, and support global clearing systems. Our work focuses on system reliability, testability, recoverability, fault tolerance, throughput, and latency. Engineers at Cboe have a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and software engineering.

• Cboe Clearing US is actively seeking a dedicated and highly motivated team‑oriented person to fill the role of Software Engineer, Test (QA) supporting our Clearing platform and its system functionality.
• Work across US Clearing Systems groups; collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure new features and functionality work as expected.
• Ensure overall system health so that releases are stable, do not negatively impact customers, and are accomplished smoothly.
• Use a combination of manual and automation testing with a greater emphasis on automation.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2+ years of QA experience, recent and demonstrable experience creating automated test cases and enhancing test frameworks.
• Experience with Cucumber BDD framework for feature files and reporting.
• Experience with Selenium, Playwright, or other UI automation tools.
• Experience in Java and Python development for testing.
• Scripting experience or a working knowledge of another scripting or programming language.
• Experience testing API and API automation testing (REST and SOAP).
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented design and programming techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes architecture.
• Strong working knowledge of database platforms such as Postgre
  
  SQL (preferred), MySQL or similar RDBMS, and document DB like Mongo
  
  DB.
• Good working knowledge of SQL.
• Experience with Unix/Linux (preference: RHEL/RPM based Linux).
• Familiarity with FIX 4.4, Swift messaging protocols, and Kafka.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git (preferred).
• Experience working in a continuous integration environment with Jenkins or Bamboo.
• Experience with the Atlassian tool set is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills, exacting attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a cross‑functional team environment.
• Experience working in financial markets and knowledge of clearing, trade processing or market data protocols is a plus.

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with upside for over achievement.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days.
• 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 give back to your communities.
• 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.
• Paid Time Off.

Base salary range: $102,850 - $133,100. Compensation is determined by job‑related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location. Eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long‑term equity programs.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.