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Software Engineering Placement Year - 2025/26

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CME Group

13d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need 2 years in Computer Science or similar, coding experience in Java or another OOP language, and full UK work eligibility. Must be in Belfast office 2-3 days a week.
  • You will engage in system design and requirements analysis, write high-quality code, ensure system performance, and identify refactoring opportunities with your 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
  • You must have full 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

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

What is the duration of the placement year?

The placement year lasts for 12 months.

What qualifications are required for this placement opportunity?

Candidates should have completed 2 years of University in Computer Science or a related field.

What coding languages should applicants be familiar with?

Applicants should have coding experience with Java or other comparable object-oriented languages.

Is prior experience with AGILE methodologies necessary?

While experience with AGILE methodologies is desirable, it is not a mandatory requirement.

Where will the placement be based?

The placement will be based in the office in Belfast.

How many days a week are placement students expected to be in the office?

Placement students are expected to be in the office at least two or three days per week.

When will interviews for this position take place?

Interviews will take place in April.

Are there opportunities for professional development during the placement?

Yes, the placement offers structured software engineering development and mentoring.

Is customer focus an important competency for this role?

Yes, being customer-focused and building excellent working relationships with stakeholders is a key competency for this role.

Does CME Group have policies in place to ensure diversity and inclusion?

Yes, CME Group embraces diverse experiences and perspectives, ensuring that all employees are acknowledged and valued.

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CME Group

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.