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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Java - **Company:** Cboe Global Markets - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $143,438.0 - $185,625.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Big Data, Configuration Management, Databases, Data Structures, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Fault Tolerance, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, PostgreSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Scripting, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-java-new-york-ny--507b4259-6242-4f7a-b149-414eb5cbcc56 ## About the Role * 5+ years relevant work experience * Experience with: * Java (at least 3 years job experience) * PostgreSQL or similar relational database * Linux and scripting * Git or similar version control * Passion for big data * Strong knowledge of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms * Experience using AI across the software development lifecycle * Strong communication and collaboration skills * Ability/willingness to interface with non-technical team members to convert an idea/concept into a robust solution * Finance industry experience/knowledge * Minimum Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related discipline, Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Career Development, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Data Collection Software, Data Processing, Data Structures, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Finance, Fitness, Foreign Exchange (FX), Git, Healthcare, High Availability, Java, Leadership, LinkedIn, Performance Management, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Reporting Skills, Software Administration, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Stock Purchase Plans, Systems Reliability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Recruiting, Telemedicine, Testing, Trading Platforms, Treasury, Tuition Fees, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX) ## Description This role will design, develop, and deploy large-scale, fault tolerant data systems. We record every event on our 24x5 FX (Foreign Exchange) and UST (U.S. Treasuries) trading platforms. Billions of events are processed daily for books and records, reporting, analytics and market data products. Our proprietary tick database, built from the ground up using Java, is highly available and performant, and is a critical differentiator for Cboe FX and UST. This role entails working in a fast-paced environment where you will build and maintain software applications related to data collection and analytics. 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