Platform Engineer III in Belfast

The Platform Engineering team is a collection of highly skilled individuals ranging from development to operations with a security first mindset who strive to push the boundaries of technology. We champion a DevSecOps culture and raise the bar on how and when we deploy applications to production. Our core principles are centered around automation, testing, quality, and immutability all via code. If you are passionate about developer productivity, cloud native applications, and container orchestration, this job is for you!

Discover what it’s like to be part of a fast paced team dealing with challenging problems that drive the global economy where engineers can do the best work of their life alongside colleagues that share a similar passion.

In this critical role, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the core capabilities essential for our platform’s success on GCP, including automation, workflow optimization and integration with core CME services. Your primary objective will be harnessing key GCP services to establish, enhance and automate fundamental platform functionalities while emphasizing scalability, resiliency, recoverability, and compliance. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will enable and implement key data platform services, implement advanced automation solutions and optimize workflows for seamless CICD pipelines. This opportunity offers the chance to drive the evolution of our data infrastructure, enabling the organization to leverage data insights effectively while meeting stringent compliance, performance and reliability standards.

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in languages such as Java or Python and SQL. Any experience with Ruby, Perl, Go, Scala would be a bonus.
• Cloud Platform: Proficient in cloud platforms, especially GCP or AWS, including cloud‑specific native technologies, programming languages, and security concepts. Experience with BigQuery is a major bonus.
• Cloud Security And Secure Coding Practices: In-depth understanding of cloud security principles and secure coding techniques, along with knowledge of security frameworks for cloud‑based applications.
• Containerization And Orchestration: Experienced with containers, orchestration tools (like Kubernetes, Mesos, Docker Swarm, etc.) and container registries (like Google Artifact Registry, Docker Hub, etc.).
• Automation And Workflow Management: Skilled in automating infrastructure and workflows using tools like Terraform.
• Big Data Frameworks And Tools: Knowledge of frameworks like Spark, Flink or Apache Beam.
• DevOps Tools: Proficient in Jenkins, Maven and Git for continuous integration and deployment.
• Quality Assurance: Skilled in comprehensive system testing and optimizing solution intricacies.
• Agile And DevSecOps Methodologies: Familiar with Agile delivery methods and DevSecOps principles, including CI/CD.
• Problem‑Solving: Advanced problem-solving skills, able to drive initiatives and tasks independently, with a versatile approach to designing and implementing solutions.
• Collaborative And Autonomous Working Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage tasks and initiatives both individually and as part of a team, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
• Communication And Interpersonal Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with effective interpersonal and negotiation capabilities.

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a BS in Computer Science, IS, or 5+ years of relevant work experience. AWS, GCP, or other cloud / DevSecOps related certifications.

• Bonus Programme
• Equity Programme
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Private Medical and Dental coverage
• Mental Health Benefit Programme
• Group Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• EV Car Benefit Scheme
• Gym Membership
• Family Leave
• Education Assistance – MBA/Advanced Degree/Bachelor Degree
• Ongoing Employee Development Training/Certification
• Hybrid Working

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more. At CME Group, we embrace our employees’ unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.