Senior Site Reliability Engineer

In the modern landscape of high-stakes technology, a Senior Site Reliability Engineer isn't just a role; it's a mission to build and safeguard the digital infrastructure that powers global markets. We're looking for a visionary builder and a meticulous problem-solver who can apply a software engineering mindset to solve operational challenges at scale. This is for an engineer who isn't satisfied with simply putting out fires but is driven to prevent them entirely. This is a hands-on position requiring strong technical skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement. If you thrive on troubleshooting complex issues across multiple applications, automating tasks with robust frameworks, and are eager to master domain knowledge to make a significant impact on global financial markets, this role is for you.**This role requires a minimum of two days per week in our office.**### **What You'll Get*** A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture.* Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams.* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package..### **What You'll Do*** **Architect** and **build** a cutting-edge application health dashboard to provide real-time, comprehensive visibility into our systems.* **Define**and **enhance**end-to-end messaging tests across both on-premise and GCP environments, ensuring the integrity of our critical messaging protocols.* **Engineer**robust, automated testing frameworks and **champion**a culture of reliability by improving the testability of our core applications, APIs, and databases.* **Lead**the identification of new testing opportunities and **expand**the application health dashboard into previously unmonitored areas.* **Collaborate**with diverse engineering and support teams to gather requirements, provide feedback, and promote a universal culture of reliability.* **Guide**and **mentor**junior SREs across global teams, sharing your expertise and helping to build a stronger, more resilient organization.* **Troubleshoot**and **resolve**complex production issues, acting as the final line of defense for system integrity and performance.* **Design** and **implement** automated testing and contribute to improving testable software (e.g., messaging, APIs, databases).* **Interface**and **communicate**with internal teams and external support groups, reporting status and risks.* **Support**production test related specific issues.### **What You'll Bring*** **Experience**: 8-10 years of prior development and testing experience in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.* **Technical Acumen**: Strong proficiency in **Unix/Linux**and **databases** **(SQL/noSQL)**. A solid background in software development, preferably with **Python**or **Java**, is essential.* **Automation Mindset:** Proven experience with both test automation and manual testing, with an unwavering passion for automating repetitive tasks.* **Problem-Solving Skills:** Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to proactively identify and resolve complex environment issues.* **Adaptability:** The ability to quickly learn intricate trading and clearing systems while effectively managing multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.* **Communication:** Strong communication and teamwork skills for seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams.* **Education:** A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline is required, or an equivalent combination of education and proven relevant work experience.**Note to Staffing Agencies:** We are not utilizing staffing agencies for this role.#LI-Hybrid#LI-JK1CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $116,600-$194,300. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.**CME Group: Where Futures are Made**CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.**Important Notice:** Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more .### Employee Experience #J-18808-Ljbffr