Highlights
Learn on-the-job, contribute to continuous improvement, support cloud migration.
Description
Job Summary
pJoin CME Group as an SRE I and contribute to the development of observability, monitoring, and alerting for key services. This role offers you a unique opportunity to learn from senior engineers and build your career in site reliability engineering.
Responsibilities
- Assist with building out observability, monitoring, and alerting for critical systems.
- Participate in shadowing senior engineers as they work on product reliability and scalability.
- Develop basic scripts and tools to streamline engineering processes.
- Contribute to blameless post-mortems to enhance continuous improvement efforts.
- Aid in disaster recovery (DR) testing and systems resiliency.
Required Skills
- Programming/scripting skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- A fast-paced environment mindset
- Curiosity in learning new technologies
Required Skills Explained
- Foundational programming/scripting skills such as Python, Java, C++, and Bash.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with a curious mindset to tackle complex issues in high-performance systems.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration within the team environment.
- Familiarity with cloud concepts like GCP, AWS, or Azure can provide an edge in understanding modern infrastructure.
- A basic understanding of containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes to manage applications effectively.
- An interest in metrics & monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk to enhance observability and reliability.
- Foundational knowledge of networking concepts (HTTP, TCP/IP) for a deeper understanding of system interactions.
Who is this for
pThis role is ideal for individuals passionate about technology, eager to build a career in site reliability engineering, and willing to learn from experienced professionals in a supportive team environment.
Why This Job is a Good Opportunity
ulliAn entry-level opportunity to learn from seasoned engineers in a supportive environment that fosters growth and continuous improvement.liA chance to work on critical systems behind CME's Globex trading platform, which ensures low-latency performance and rock-solid reliability.liThe role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP).liOpportunity to participate in the on-call rotation and contribute to a blameless post-mortem culture focused on learning from failures.liA supportive team environment that encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Interview Preparation Tips
- Research CME Group's background in derivatives markets to understand their impact and innovations in the industry.
- Prepare examples of how you have demonstrated foundational programming/scripting skills through projects or internships.
- Showcase your problem-solving and analytical abilities with real-world case studies.
- Highlight specific instances where you have shown excellent communication and teamwork skills, preferably in technical settings.
- Discuss any relevant experience or interest in cloud concepts, containerisation technologies, metrics & monitoring tools, networking concepts, or financial technology.
Career Growth in This Role
pThe role of an SRE I at CME Group provides a solid foundation for building a career in site reliability engineering. As you gain more experience and confidence, you can take on larger projects and lead teams. The mentorship from senior engineers will help you develop advanced skills in observability, monitoring, and alerting. With a deep understanding of system performance and reliability, you can transition into roles such as SRE II or even product management positions within the tech team. Continuous learning and adaptability are key to advancing in this field, and CME Group's supportive culture encourages ongoing professional development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of training for SRE I?The training period varies based on individual progress but typically lasts several months.
Is prior experience in cloud platforms required?No, but familiarity with GCP or other cloud platforms would be advantageous.
What kind of support will I receive for on-call duties?You will have direct support from senior engineers while shadowing and participating in the on-call rotation.
