Graduate Technology Rotational Programme - Sept 2026 start

Develop Software Engineering skills to fast track your career!

Will you be graduating in the summer of 2026 with a degree in Computer Science or similar discipline? Are you looking for structured growth, an environment to thrive in, and a career that can go in many directions?

CME Group is looking for bright graduates interested in supporting the development and reliable operations of market leading financial services products. We seek critical thinkers and creative problem solvers who want to take their engineering skills to the next level. Successful graduates will join our Technology Department next summer and receive first-class training & mentoring.

What is it like to be an engineer at CME Group?

Our roles span across Software Engineering, Platform Engineering and Reliability Engineering. Our engineers build platforms and systems that have rock-solid reliability, perform at speed and scale, and seamlessly facilitate the busiest trading days in the global economy. We work in a flexible, modern, agile methodology. We believe in “DevTestOps” engineering & reliability practices that enable effective collaboration and the ability to deliver with impact, scale and discipline.

How will I develop?

Technology continuously evolves and our engineers ensure our systems stay at the cutting-edge. Graduate engineers will receive training on topics like Java, Cloud Computing (GCP), and Modern Testing techniques. Opportunities exist for professional certifications.

What kind of work will I do?

In their first year, graduate engineers rotate across teams, build their professional network, work on different tech stacks, and experience different processes. They build an understanding of what it means to be a Software Engineer vs. a Reliability Engineer vs. a Platform Engineer. By the end of the year, engineers will understand what they enjoy most, and have skills to tackle the next stage of their career.

Benefits

• Health assessments/ wellness provisions
• Company subsidised gym membership
• Discover more about CME Groups benefits and rewards here

Entry Requirements

Criteria for applicants:

• On track for a 2:2 or higher degree in computer science (please share module / year results achieved so far)
• Or, an MSc in software development

Software engineering is a discipline that is at the heart of how we deliver solutions to our global customers. If you are interested in working alongside the brightest minds in the industry, come and join us!

Closing date Friday Oct 24th 2025

Interviews will be November 2025

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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.

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