Software Engineer in Test II

CME Group is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Software Engineer in Test II to join our Integration team. This role is crucial to ensuring the integrity and quality of our applications, operating at the core of our systems. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver who is passionate about building and maintaining robust testing environments and automated frameworks. 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.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Contribute to the setup and maintenance of cloud-based applications.
• Help develop enterprise-level end-to-end automation testing frameworks.
• Learn and utilize messaging protocols, databases, and APIs for comprehensive framework development.
• Design and implement automated testing frameworks, and develop more testable software for cloud applications (e.g., messaging, APIs, databases).
• Work independently and collaborate with senior team members to identify test scope, risks, and methodology approaches.
• Execute both manual and automated testing responsibilities independently, and contribute to team projects.
• Create and maintain test documentation, perform manual testing as needed, and identify opportunities for automation. Assist senior team members when required.
• Collaborate with team members to implement automation and overcome testability challenges.
• Interface and communicate with internal teams and external support groups, reporting status and risks to senior team members.

Qualifications:

• Ability to quickly learn complex trading and clearing systems.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Unix/Linux and SQL, with a solid understanding of Object-Oriented principles (preferably in Python), Oracle, and scripting.
• Experience with both test automation and manual testing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent problem determination and analytical thinking skills for effective problem resolution.
• 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.
• Experience: 2-5 years of prior development and testing experience.

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. Learn more about our career opportunities here .

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CME 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 $78,900-$131,500. 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.

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