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. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers   cutting-edge   trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.    We’re   building meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust   we’ve   earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue   them   and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to   provide   employees   a safe space to network, share   ideas   and create opportunities.     To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model. Location Overview   Cboe HQ   is   located in   the historic Old Post Office   district,   i t’ s a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces with   high ceilings   and large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the   city   skyline and the Chicago River.   With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants,   a   fitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.   Role Overview We design, develop, deploy, and support global clearing systems. We care deeply about system reliability, testability, recoverability, fault tolerance, throughput, and latency. Our engineers have a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering. We are analytical thinkers. We are always learning our craft. If it’s broken, we fix it. If it needs refactoring, we refactor it. If it’s hard to test, we make it testable. We like statistics. We love automation. We are pragmatic. We’re looking for like-minded individuals to join us. Your responsibilities will be:   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 their system functionality.  A Software Engineer, Test at Cboe will work across US Clearing Systems groups; you will work alongside engineering and product teams to ensure new features and functionality work as expected. You will work to ensure the overall health of the system to ensure releases are stable, don’t have a negative impact on customers, and are accomplished as smoothly as possible. This will be successfully achieved through a combination of manual and automation testing with more emphasis on automation. The ideal candidate has   Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or other related field or equivalent experience. 2+ years of QA experience is required, with recent and demonstrable experience creating automated test cases, and coding and enhancing test frameworks. Experience with Cucumber BDD framework for feature files and reporting. Experience with Selenium or 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 will add value.  Experience testing API and API automation testing (Rest and SOAP) Strong understanding of object-oriented design and programming techniques. Strong working knowledge/understanding of Docker / Kubernetes architecture. Strong working knowledge in database platforms such as: PostgreSQL (preferred), MySQL, or similar RDBMS, and document DB like MongoDB. A good working knowledge of SQL is a must. Hands on experience with AI and AI-powered testing tools to automate test case generation, execution, and maintenance, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort. Practical experience with tools such as Claude Code, or similar Experience with Unix/Linux (preference: RHEL/RPM based Linux). Familiarity with FIX 4.4, Swift messaging protocols, and Kafka. Related testing experience will be a plus. Experience with version control tools such as Git (preferred), or other version control tools.  Experience working in a continuous integration environment and with tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo. Experience with the Atlassian tool set is a plus. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical skills, an exacting attention to detail, and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a cross-functional team environment.  You'll really stand out with: Experience working in financial markets and knowledge of clearing, trade processing or market data protocols. Benefits and Perks   of working for Cboe Global Markets   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   a 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    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