Director Data & Analytics API Experience - Data Services
Core
Director leading the activation of CME Group's external Data & Analytics APIs, building unified SDKs and distribution frameworks to simplify market data consumption for financial institutions.
Role type
Director, API Strategy & Developer Experience
Builds
Unified API distribution framework, Python/C++ SDKs, public schema registry, and cloud messaging layers for derivatives and FX data.
Domain
Financial Markets (Derivatives, FX) + Cloud Native API Engineering
Required skills
Python (expert), API design, SDK development, Cloud-native architecture, Schema management, Technical documentation, CI/CD pipelines
Preferred skills
Capital markets domain knowledge, Developer experience (DX) obsession, Cross-functional stakeholder management
Technologies
Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Apigee, WebSockets, REST, Protobuf, Avro, OAuth 2.0, GitHub, PyPi, BigQuery
Responsibilities
Design and publish MVP Python SDKs for public consumption; Implement public schema registry for data consistency; Lead technical audit and consolidation of existing APIs; Develop cloud distribution frameworks and abstraction layers; Create technical documentation, tutorials, and reference guides; Manage CI/CD pipelines and GitHub governance for API releases.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with strategic oversight