Principal Python Software Engineer, Amsterdam

Requirements

Expert Python knowledge

A commitment to writing testable, maintainable code

Proficiency with advanced SQL techniques

Deep Linux knowledge

Solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures

Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred

Highly preferred: Experience with TDD, BDD or other testing methodologies

Preferred: Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Snowflake

Preferred: Familiarity with Web Frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI

Preferred: Familiarity with event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka

Preferred: Familiarity with data pipeline platforms such as Apache Airflow

Preferred: Familiarity with Java

Preferred: Experience in one or more relevant financial areas (market data, order management, algorithmic trading, financial systems integration, compliance, etc.)

What the job involves

Cboe Europe is seeking a Principal Python Software Engineer

As part of a small, talented development team, you will help build and expand the data pipeline and event streaming functionality of the largest equities exchange in Europe, as well as our trade reporting facility and other platforms

We are firm believers in the value of testable, maintainable code, pair programming and software craftsmanship; as we expand and grow our product suite, we need an experienced engineer with strong leadership skills to help us grow

Working closely with our business development and sales teams to develop innovative new products and features for our exchanges

Designing and building highly reliable, highly testable Python systems to support Cboe Europe’s trading operations

Leading complex projects including:

Meet regularly with team members and management to discuss project progress and operational correctness/efficiency

Manage the involvement of developers across multiple Cboe systems and/or other developers both in Europe and the United States

Participate in various R&D projects to identify and implement promising new technologies

Providing mentoring for other developers (worldwide when necessary)

Leading others in debugging of complicated engineering and operational problems

Providing operational support for Cboe Europe’s trading systems by participating in a production support rota, responding to incidents in line with Cboe’s Incident Management and Response processes, and contributing to post-mortem analyses and follow-up actions

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