Lead Software Engineer

Position: Staff/Lead Software Engineer
** Skills & Software Requirements
*** A Senior Engineer with in-depth core Java development experience.
* Ability to evaluate the characteristics of algorithms and data structures for the given constraint
* Proficiency   in Multi-threading , concurrent data structures, shared memory, synchronization, JNI, NIO, Hashmap etc.
* Understands queue theory and various designs and implementations to enhance system performance.
* Experience working with networking protocols (UDP, TCP)
* Experience with Cloud Technology preferred
* Familiarity with redundancy and fault tolerance techniques
* Familiar with JVM internals and garbage collection tuning
* Familiar with BDD test tools preferred
* Past experience working in Financial domain or Derivative Exchange preferred

Hybrid environment- 2 days in the office

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 $122,300-$203,900. 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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** Description
* * This role  independently engineers secure, scalable and reliable technology solutions, with minimal mentoring, to advance CME Group in the global marketplace and serve risk management needs of customers around the world.

** Principal Accountabilities  8+ years of Core Java development experience.*
* * Focuses on Architecture and Solution efficiencies.
* Balances performance, capacity and reliability with core system functionality.
* Identifies potential opportunities for code optimization.
* Provides input for code reviews and helps with environment build deployments, release notes and build notices;
* Reviews code to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues and defects and helps to identify sources of defects as well as troubleshoots various forms of code.
* Writes optimized application modules and unit tests with minimal guidance.
* Uses design tools to frequently share and communicate design ideas on larger systems.
* Utilizes knowledge of modern multi-processor architecture to tune the applications and systems for high throughput and low latency.
* Uses patterns frequently, contributing to best practice and process enhancements
* Defines key metrics driving code optimization and leads discussion of code reviews.
* Manages environment build deployments, release notes and build notices.
* Leads projects and influences across Division stakeholders### Employee Experience
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