Cboe Global Markets
Cboe Global Markets
Cboe Global Markets is a financial exchange operator that runs marketplaces for options, futures, and equities. Its trading platforms support price discovery, risk management, and participation across multiple asset classes, serving investors and other market participants in the global financial system. With a workforce of more than 1,000 employees, the company brings together expertise in finance, market infrastructure, and exchange technology.

Senior Cloud Engineer – Chicago Hybrid

Lead secure Kubernetes platforms, cloud infrastructure, and automation for Cboe Global Markets’ financial markets technology. This senior role spans AWS and GCP, platform operations, infrastructure delivery, and on-call support.

Description

  • Build and operate a globally distributed cloud infrastructure platform with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
  • Partner with Cloud Platform Engineering and application teams to develop infrastructure for cloud-based applications
  • Design, deploy, and operate Kubernetes platforms and workloads, including EKS, Cluster API, and GitOps workflows such as Argo CD
  • Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
  • Handle system and database maintenance, including deployments, backups, restorations, patching, and upgrades
  • Operate cloud environments through incident response, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
  • Join on-call rotations and help maintain operational readiness
  • Lead retrospectives that identify ways to improve platform scalability and supportability
  • Manage cloud infrastructure projects from initial design through delivery
  • Own complex workstreams end to end, including scope, sequencing, and transition to operations
  • Report project status, blockers, and risks to stakeholders and leadership
  • Lead design reviews and discussions while providing technical guidance and feedback to fellow engineers
  • Establish and refine patterns and standards for a consistent, maintainable platform
  • Work with development, security, and operations teams to keep systems secure and compliant
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure designs, standard operating procedures, and support runbooks

Requirements

  • At least six years of professional experience with public cloud platforms; AWS and GCP experience preferred
  • Advanced hands-on expertise deploying and managing Kubernetes, including EKS and GKE
  • Advanced hands-on experience implementing GitOps with tools such as Argo CD
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Terraform, CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions, and Python scripting for cloud infrastructure delivery and support
  • Substantial experience supporting containerized applications and Linux systems
  • Strong knowledge of networking, IAM, cloud observability, and AWS services including VPC, EC2, S3, SNS, SQS, and Lambda
  • Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault or comparable tools for managing secrets and sensitive configuration
  • Experience designing, deploying, and operating fault-tolerant systems in environments with on-call responsibilities
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills when working with engineering, security, and operations teams
  • Commitment to continuous learning and helping develop the engineers around you
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
  • Employer visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and incentive compensation with additional upside for exceeding performance expectations
  • Substantial paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick days, plus annual community service days
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage with telemedicine and mental health services
  • A 2:1 401(k) match of up to 8%, available immediately upon hire
  • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Volunteer opportunities supporting local communities
  • Complimentary lunch, snacks, and coffee at Cboe offices
  • Paid tuition assistance and education programs
  • Company matching for eligible charitable contributions
  • Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
  • On-site gyms and discounts at other fitness centers
  • Annual incentive compensation may be available
  • Participation in Cboe long-term equity programs may be available

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