Graduate Systems Engineer I - Summer 2026 start

CME Group Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading derivatives marketplace is seeking a Graduate Systems Engineer I for a Summer 2026 start. The role involves supporting server platforms primarily in Linux and Windows environments. Candidates should embrace problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. This position offers an opportunity to work on distributed systems and adopt new technologies in a hybrid work setting. Join a team that values your unique experiences and helps you shape your career.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of server deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and security.
• Ability to analyze requirements and support existing development/QA platforms.
• Knowledge of basic systems and distributed computing architecture.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and support existing development/QA platforms.
• Document deployment and configuration procedures.
• Troubleshoot simple known issues with supervision.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Experience with Linux & Windows-based systems

Problem-solving and analytical abilities

Good communication and teamwork skills

Experience with distributed systems

Exposure to metrics & monitoring

Experience with Infrastructure as Code

Competent scripting skills (Python, Bash)

Job description

Graduate Systems Engineer I - Summer 2026 start page is loaded## Graduate Systems Engineer I - Summer 2026 startlocations: Belfast - Millennium Housetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 33551Job description:The Graduate Systems Engineer supports, under direct supervision, the Server Platforms at CME Group. The incumbent must have a basic understanding of server (Windows and/or Linux) deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and security. Communication and documentation skills are required as the candidate will typically be working with a number of colleagues and internal teams for support and new initiatives. Key Responsibilities:Analyzes requirements, with supervision, and supports existing development/QA platforms* Demonstrates knowledge of basic systems (Linux/Windows), distributed computing architecture (client server, intranet/internet), h/w platforms, and resources - CPU, memory, end-user devices, peripherals.* Documents deployment and configuration procedures.* Defines simple problems and describes the cause and effect relationship.* Troubleshoots simple, known issues with support and works with supervision to document problem resolution.Skills:* Eagerness to learn* Experience with Linux & Windows-based systems and Cloud-based platform(s).* Problem-solving and analytical abilities.* Good communication and teamwork skills.* Experience and knowledge of working with distributed systems.* Exposure to working with metrics & monitoring: Splunk, Grafana etc.* Experience working with Infrastructure as Code.* Competent scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.).#LI-JC1#LI-Hybrid#nijobs**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 .### Employee Experience