Sr Software Engineer, Build and Release Management

Location Overview Cboe Global Markets operates a key office in the Overland Park Xchange (OPx), located in Overland Park, Kansas, a bustling suburb of Kansas City. The OPx business park is strategically positioned to provide convenient access to the Kansas City metropolitan area, offering modern infrastructure and a collaborative environment ideal for the financial services and technology industries. The location benefits from proximity to major highways, making it easily accessible for employees. The OPx site provides a balance of high‑quality office space, advanced facilities, and an environment conducive to productivity and growth. Role Overview We're looking for an engineer who thinks in systems, leads with vision, and sees AI as a force multiplier for everything we build and ship. As part of our Build and Release Management team, you'll own the future of how Cboe tests and delivers software — defining where our engineering practice is headed, architecting a next‑generation CI/CD pipeline, and embedding AI across the DevOps lifecycle. At the heart of this role is Cboe Titanium (Cboe Ti), our high‑performance, globally consistent and locally optimized exchange platform designed to support Cboe's trading operations across options, futures, and equities markets worldwide. You'll be a key driver in shaping how Cboe Ti is built, tested, and released and ensure the platform continues to meet the exacting demands of global markets with speed, precision, and reliability. Your Responsibilities Define and drive the vision for Cboe's build and release engineering practice — from pipeline architecture to tooling strategy to long‑term roadmap Lead AI adoption across the DevOps lifecycle — deploying intelligent automation for changelog generation, incident summarization, deployment workflows, and infrastructure‑as‑code generation. Not just using AI tools, but building with them Architect, evolve, and own a high‑performance CI/CD pipeline that supports weekly production releases to mission‑critical financial systems Champion an automation‑first culture — if a human is doing it repeatedly, build something smarter Oversee build, test, and release environments end‑to‑end, with a relentless focus on reliability, observability, and rapid recovery Develop and maintain testing tools, dashboards, and status reporting that give engineers the visibility they need to move fast with confidence Collaborate across engineering teams to influence software design for testability, deployability, and operational excellence, serving as a trusted advisor and thought leader who actively extends best practices to other groups, technologies, and applications across the enterprise Stay ahead of the curve — continuously evaluate and introduce emerging technologies that keep Cboe's engineering practice at the leading edge The Ideal Candidate Has Vision and Leadership: strategic, forward‑thinking mindset that designs scalable systems Strong analytical skills and exacting attention to detail Ability to build consensus, communicate clearly, and lead change across cross‑functional teams AI and Automation: hands‑on experience deploying AI to automate DevOps workflows (e.g., intelligent release pipelines, AI‑assisted code review, automated incident triage). Practical experience with tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or similar. Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, etc.) and applied to build orchestration or infrastructure challenges Builder's instinct: see where AI can remove friction and act on it Core Engineering Skills: advanced Linux expertise (system administration, hardware/software environments, shell scripting); extensive Python development or scripting experience; network administration, configuration management, technical troubleshooting; deep experience with Git‑based version control and branching strategies; strong CI/CD tooling experience, including Jenkins Containerization & virtualization: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Supporting Technical Skills: build tools (Maven, CMake); package managers (uv, npm); databases (PostgreSQL preferred, MySQL or Oracle; working SQL proficiency required); Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence) Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience Stand out: Experience in financial markets with working knowledge of order entry or market data protocols; track record of taking a build practice from reactive to proactive and making it stick Benefits and Perks Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services 401(k) match (2:1 up to 8% match immediately upon hire) 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 Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office 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 Equal Employment Opportunity We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cedar Cares, Inc