Senior Manager Software Engineering - Remote

$152,000 - $250,800/Yr

Unclassified - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Chicago, IL

About the position

At Cboe, we are committed to building trusted markets powered by our people. We inspire our teams to tackle complex challenges collaboratively, as our work significantly impacts the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers innovative trading, clearing, and investment solutions to market participants worldwide. We are dedicated to fostering inclusive environments that support both professional and personal development while reinforcing the trust we have established as a global market leader. Our teams are encouraged to share ideas, actively pursue them, and embrace challenges. We champion internal mobility and provide our managers with the training necessary to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering employees a safe space to network, share ideas, and create opportunities. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Technical Manager to join our Software Engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in hands-on software engineering, particularly in clearing, business, and capital markets. This role requires a proven ability to lead and mentor a team of 6-8 engineers, driving technical excellence and delivering high-quality software solutions. This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The selected candidate will be required to travel to Chicago up to once per month.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of Java/Spring Boot applications.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and tools.
• Contribute actively to coding tasks, leveraging expertise in full stack development with Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
• Design and implement scalable, high-performance applications using Docker containers and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Work with Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks and PostgreSQL databases.
• Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage project resources effectively, ensuring timely completion of milestones.
• Communicate project status regularly to stakeholders, highlighting risks and mitigation strategies.
• Apply knowledge of clearing, business, and capital markets to guide technical decisions and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Support clearing ops team and the engineering team with any operational issues with the system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience using Java and Spring Boot.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, managing software engineering teams.
• Proven track record of delivering complex software projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ORM frameworks, and PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of clearing, business, and capital markets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on results.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for technology and innovation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of financial messaging protocols (FIX).
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Familiar with Ruby and Mongo DB.

Benefits

• 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.