About the Company

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, enabling global risk management and financial trading. The organization plays a critical role in helping businesses and investors manage uncertainty and make informed financial decisions.

With a strong focus on innovation, CME Group provides secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions that power global markets. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Introduction

CME Group is seeking a Software Engineer I to contribute to building secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions. This is an entry-level role designed for individuals who are eager to develop their engineering skills while working on real-world financial systems.

You will work under mentorship, gaining hands-on experience in coding, testing, and deploying applications while contributing to global risk management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Development

Write and maintain Java-based applications and RESTful APIs.
Implement application modules based on provided designs.
Work with frameworks such as Spring and MVC to build scalable solutions.
Assist in deployment and environment setup processes.

Execution & Problem Solving

Perform unit testing of developed code and review results with mentors.
Identify, debug, and resolve software defects and issues.
Optimize code performance under guidance from senior engineers.
Apply learnings from code reviews to improve code quality.

Growth & Collaboration

Collaborate with team members, mentors, and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
Learn and follow best practices in software development and coding standards.
Participate in team discussions and contribute to continuous improvement.
Gain exposure to cloud technologies and modern development practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Basic to intermediate experience in Java programming (5+ months or academic/project experience).
Understanding of RESTful APIs, Spring Framework, and MVC architecture.
Knowledge of SQL and basic database modeling concepts.
Familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment environments.
Understanding of collections, data structures, and performance optimization.
Experience with version control systems such as Git.
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.

Why Join Us / Benefits

At CME Group, you will have the opportunity to work on impactful global financial systems while developing your technical expertise. The organization offers a supportive environment focused on growth, innovation, and collaboration.

Work on global-scale financial and trading systems.
Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals.
Opportunities to learn modern technologies and cloud platforms.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Career growth and development opportunities in a leading organization.