FIX Software Engineer

2 days ago

Chicago, United States The Chicago Board Options Exchange Full time
Job Description

At Cboe, 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.

Cboe Silexx is our premier platform for trade execution, analytics, and risk management, providing sophisticated tools to streamline order flow and optimize trading strategies across asset classes.

We are seeking a talented and motivated FIX Connectivity Engineer to join our dynamic team within the Cboe Silexx department. In this role, you will be instrumental in certifying and maintaining FIX sessions with external counterparties, troubleshooting trading-related operational issues, and collaborating on the development of order flow functionality. This role is critical to ensuring seamless connectivity and exceptional client experience in a fast-paced trading environment.

Please note: The internal job title is FIX Connectivity Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Client Onboarding & Certification: Manage the onboarding and certification process for new clients, ensuring smooth FIX session connectivity with Cboe's systems.
  • FIX Session Management: Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to FIX sessions and trading-related connectivity, working closely with external clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Support & Issue Resolution: Provide second-line support for all FIX connectivity-related issues, escalating and coordinating with internal technical teams as needed.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with business units, developers, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure optimal integration of client connectivity with order flow processes.
  • Operational Monitoring: Maintain high standards of operational excellence by monitoring and improving the performance, reliability, and security of the FIX gateway.
Development Value:
  • Gain exposure to a broad range of asset classes and market participants.
  • Work closely with the business side of trading to improve your understanding of market operations and cutting-edge technology.
  • Be part of a global team driving innovation in financial connectivity and trading solutions.
Qualifications:
  • Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in FIX Connectivity Engineering or a similar systems analysis role, with a deep understanding of the FIX protocol.
  • Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of electronic trading, market access, and financial markets.
  • Technical Expertise: Familiarity with Windows and UNIX/Linux environments, PostgreSQL and networking fundamentals. You are proficient in an object oriented programming language, preferable .NET/C#.
  • Client Onboarding: Proven experience with FIX client onboarding and certification for various asset classes.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to address complex connectivity and trading issues.
  • Project Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate across teams, and meet tight deadlines.
Additional (preferred) Skills:
  • Knowledge of EMS/OMS systems and third-party networks like Fidessa, NYFIX, Bloomberg, or TradingScreen.
  • Understanding of network security, encryption protocols, and secure communications.
Benefits and Perks

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:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible, hybrid work environment
  • 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service day
  • Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
  • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Some of our employees' favorite benefits and perks include:
  • Daily complimentary in-office lunch from local restaurants
  • Endless free coffee and snacks to fuel your workday
  • Monthly in office networking events and happy hours
  • Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) and affinity groups for support and community building
  • Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
  • Generous charitable giving company match
  • Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
  • On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers


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The Cboe Experience

Whether you are just beginning your career or are a senior-level professional, working at Cboe will offer you countless opportunities to develop skills, make an impact through meaningful contributions, and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build enduring relationships through frequent collaboration that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. And, along your exceptional career journey at Cboe you'll receive amazing benefits and robust rewards.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.

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