Senior Director - Software Engineering - Real-Time Trading...

Senior Director - Software Engineering - Real-Time Trading

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within software engineering, ideally in financial technology or similar high-stakes, high-volume environments
• A deep understanding of financial technology solutions, ideally in the areas of order and execution management solutions OMS/EMS
• A track record of successful technical strategy development and execution
• Strong management and coaching skills, with experience in mentoring senior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
• Expertise in C#, .NET, SQL, JavaScript, Typescript, and familiarity with tools like Git, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence
• Experience with real-time trading systems and a solid understanding of financial market dynamics
• A STEM background, coupled with a passion for financial markets and an appetite for tackling complex, distributed systems
• Bachelors Degree + 12+ years of experience or an advanced degree + 8+ years of experience
• Excellent communication skills, both in distilling complex concepts and in collaborative project management

Responsibilities

• Crafting Technical Strategies: Develop and communicate a clear vision of our technical future, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends
• Leading by Example: Demonstrate your deep understanding of C#, .NET, and a range of programming languages as well as financial technology solutions
• Your hands-on approach will inspire your team as they develop cutting-edge solutions in the domains of real-time trading, analytics, and risk management
• Mentoring and Managing: Elevate your team through coaching, professional development, and leading by example in software craftsmanship
• Driving Innovation: Encourage a culture of innovation that balances cutting-edge development with practical, scalable solutions
• Enhancing Systems and Workflows: Oversee the design and optimization of systems for reliability, performance, and user experience
• Building Collaborative Relationships: Work closely with cross-functional teams to refine engineering processes, aligning them with business requirements and technical vision
• Technical Decision Making: Provide critical input in architecture, project planning, and business requirements analysis
• Hands-On Involvement: Stay engaged with the code and systems, maintaining an intimate understanding of the technologies we use and develop
• Guide architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning
• Play a pivotal role in project planning, scheduling, and requirement analysis
• Write and review high-quality, testable code, focusing on performance and scalability
• Ensure system availability, resilience, and maintainability
• Drive the refinement of engineering processes and practices
• Lead the hiring and training process for new team members, setting the standard for technical excellence

Benefits

• We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal, and social wellness
• 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
• 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
• For New York City only, the range of starting base salary for this role is $200,000-$330,000
• Additional incentive compensation and benefits may be available