Principal Back-end Software Engineer - Real-Time Portfolio Risk

Position Title: Principal Back-end Software Engineer - Real-Time Portfolio Risk Analytics C#/.NET

Department: Systems Development

Division: Cboe Data Vantage

Location: Flex/Hybrid near a Cboe office (Lenexa, Chicago or NYC)

Position Summary:

Cboe Data Vantage is seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to lead the re-architecture and modernization of our real-time Portfolio Risk Analytics system. This is a critical role for an experienced engineer with a strong background in C#/.NET back-end development and expertise in the equity and index options industry. The system processes real-time market data, reference data, and positions updates to generate risk metrics and projected scenarios, powering critical decision-making tools.

As a Principal Engineer, you will play a key role in rearchitecting the existing system to make it more scalable, supportable, and performant, while also supporting and optimizing the current system during the transition. You will focus on building robust back-end systems that power modern web-based applications (though you will not be required to write web code directly). This role also involves technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the re-architecture and modernization of a real-time Portfolio Risk Analytics system to improve scalability, maintainability, and performance.

· Design and implement high-performance real-time back-end systems in C#.

· Optimize and support the existing system while the new system is being developed, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.

· Independently research and resolve complex technical problems.

· Collaborate with front-end teams to ensure back-end systems effectively power web-based applications.

· Develop containerized applications and deploy them in Kubernetes environments for scalability and reliability.

· Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, fostering best practices in software design, development, and testing.

· Ensure the system meets enterprise-grade standards for reliability, security, and operational support.

· Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

· Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

· 10+ years of experience in C#/.NET server-side development, with a focus on real-time, stateful applications.

· Strong experience in the equity and index options industry or other relevant derivatives market.

· Proven expertise in rearchitecting complex systems to improve scalability, performance, and maintainability.

· Experience with real-time data processing and cross-process/network communications.

· Strong skills in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and operational support of enterprise systems.

· Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentor team members.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Familiarity with financial risk analytics and portfolio management systems.

· Hands-on experience developing containerized applications and hosting them in Kubernetes or similar orchestrated environments.

· Experience with telemetry and operational support tooling for monitoring and debugging real-time systems.

· Familiarity with Windows desktop applications and transitioning systems to power web-based applications

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

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

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

Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perks include:

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

More About Cboe

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status

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Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $165,750-$204,750. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:

US Geographic Differentials:

110%: Austin TX, Chicago IL, Denver CO, San Diego CA

115%: Los Angeles CA, Seattle WA

120%: Boston MA, Washington DC

125%: New York City NY

130%: San Francisco CA

Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more! Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE.

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.

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