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Tech Operations Engineer I

CME Group
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026
The Technology Operations Engineer I role will provide day-to-day support of our electronic trading and clearing applications. The ideal candidate will have the ability to monitor all customer facing environments and be responsible for efficiently triaging incidents while adhering to strict guidelines and policies that have been put in place to reduce overall risk and impact. TOCC’s role can be fast-paced, demanding and rewarding work that is critical to ensuring the health of our technology systems and business needs.

As a Technology Operations Engineer I, You Will

  • Monitor all customer facing environments (Production, Certification, New Release, & Disaster Recovery) within the Clearing & Trading business units;
  • Remediate systems & application issues in these environments;
  • Escalate in a timely manner following guidelines developed within the dept, to appropriate next level of support;
  • Accurately report incidents to management

Principal Accountabilities

  • Learn and execute triage, escalation protocol and recovery procedures per application/business area
  • Utilize monitoring systems and company tools to ensure system stability at all times and ensures all incidents are acknowledged in a timely and efficient manner
  • Learn specific application flows and general functionality by application
  • Process hardening. Identify and implement process improvements
  • Document timeline of events for incident reporting and post mortem

Other Qualities We Are Interested In

  • Basic proven Linux knowledge
  • Experience with incident/issue management systems and process
  • Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize, especially in critical and high-pressure scenarios
  • Established communication pattern/experience with internal and external customers; regional, local, in-person and/or virtual
  • Cloud platform experience

This role supports the U.S. shift: Wednesday, Thursday Friday, and Saturday: 8:30am - 6:30pm CDT. Please note, the schedule is potentially subject to change.

CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $26.34--$43.94. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.

CME Group: Where Futures are Made

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. 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.

Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here.

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