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Software Engineering Placement Year - 2025/26

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CME Group

Sep 23

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
  • Belfast
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have 2 years in Computer Science, coding experience in Java, AGILE familiarity, SQL knowledge, and basic systems understanding (Linux/Windows). Eligibility to work in the UK is required.
  • You will design systems, gather requirements, write high-quality code, ensure performance standards, and identify code improvements with the team.

Requirements

  • 2 Years University in Computer Science or equivalent - This is a placement year opportunity for students moving into their third year
  • Coding experience with Java or other comparable object-oriented language
  • Eligibility to work in the UK. Please note that successful applicants will be based in the office in Belfast at least two or three days per week
  • Experience in working with AGILE methodologies
  • SQL
  • Basic systems knowledge (Linux/Windows), hardware platforms, and resources - CPU, memory

Responsibilities

  • Participate in system design discussions
  • Participating in requirements gathering and analysis
  • Writing high quality code that satisfies customer requirements, ensuring code standards and quality are adhered to
  • Ensuring system performs under required load to pre-defined standards of performance, availability, and reliability (e.g. through high quality system design, and developing automated tests and instrumentation to certify system performance, identify bottlenecks, and isolate root cause of outliers)
  • Identifying opportunities for refactoring of code for improvement and working with team members to implement

FAQs

Is this position suitable for undergraduates?

Yes, this is a placement year opportunity for undergraduates who are moving into their third year.

What type of coding experience is required?

Candidates should have coding experience with Java or another comparable object-oriented language.

What will the role involve?

The role will involve participating in system design discussions, requirements gathering, writing high-quality code, ensuring system performance, and identifying code improvement opportunities.

Where will the successful applicants be based?

Successful applicants will be based in the office in Belfast at least two or three days per week.

What are the desirable skills for this position?

Desirable skills include experience working with AGILE methodologies, SQL, and basic systems knowledge of Linux/Windows, as well as hardware platforms and resources.

When will interviews take place for this role?

Interviews will take place in October and November.

Is there a focus on mentorship in this role?

Yes, bespoke and structured software engineering development and mentoring will be offered during the placement.

What competencies are preferred for candidates?

Preferred competencies include solid troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, being self-motivated and a team player, strong communication skills, and a customer-focused attitude.

Do applicants need to be eligible to work in the UK?

Yes, applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

What is the structure of this internship?

This is a rotational internship allowing exposure to several different development teams within the Technology department.

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1848
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) is where the world comes to manage risk. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, metals, weather and real estate. CME Group brings buyers and sellers together through its CME Globex® electronic trading platform and its trading facilities in New York and Chicago. CME Group also operates CME Clearing, one of the world’s leading central counterparty clearing provider in the world, which offers clearing and settlement services for exchange-traded contracts, as well as for over-the-counter derivatives transactions through CME ClearPort®. These products and services ensure that businesses everywhere can substantially mitigate counterparty credit risk in both listed and over-the-counter derivatives markets.