Software Engineer - Middleware (f/m/d) v Praha, Česko

Prague

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work:

We are looking for a Software Engineer – Middleware Application to join the CBL Connectivity & Data development team (HUB). You will work on a business-critical middleware platform processing millions of financial transactions and enabling connectivity between Clearstream systems and external market infrastructures. The platform is developed in-house using Java (JDK 21+) and C++, with IBM MQ, Apache Kafka, Oracle and Red Hat OpenShift.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving complex distributed-system problems and wants to deepen their expertise in application development. You will work across design, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and production, embedding secure-by-design practices and automated security controls directly into the software delivery lifecycle.

Your responsibilities:

• Design and implement middleware capabilities, platform enhancements and security controls
• Automate delivery pipeline in CI/CD
• Analyze security findings and production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable remediation measures.
• Contribute to architecture, automated testing, deployment, and operational support.
• Take ownership throughout the full software lifecycle, from analysis and design to production support and continuous improvement.

Your profile:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical and software-design skills, with the ability to develop solutions for complex distributed systems.
• Hands-on software development experience with Java, C++, or another modern programming language.
• Experience with distributed systems, messaging platforms, event streaming, enterprise integration, or middleware technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting complex distributed systems and performing root-cause analysis.
• Understanding of secure coding principles and experience applying them in software development.
• Experience with Linux, CI/CD and containers is valuable
• Fluent English and ability to collaborate across engineering and security teams

Would be an advantage:

• Experience with Linux
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions/Workflows, Jenkins or similar)
• Practical use of AI-assisted development tools and secure coding assistants
• SAST/DAST Tuning and integration, such as HP Fortify, SonarQube, etc.
• Understanding PKI, TLS/SSL, secrets management (e.g. HashiCorp, CyberArk), and encryption mechanisms

You can look forward to our benefit package:

• Hybrid Work and Flexible working hours
• Work from abroad - 12 days of remote work from EU countries per year
• Group Share Plan - discount on company shares
• Pension fund contribution - 3% of your gross salary (5% after 5 years with us)
• Health & Wellbeing - fully covered Multisport card, life & accident insurance, sick days and 100% salary contribution during sick leave (up to 56 days)
• 25 vacation days
• Mobility - fully covered public transport in Prague & free parking
• Flexible Benefit Account (Pluxee) - 1200 per month
• Free Access to E-Learning Platforms, Internal Development Programs, Mentoring & Learning Budget

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.