Lead Developer

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is seeking a Lead Developer to join the core infrastructure team. You will design, develop, and maintain components of the ICE Trading Platform, delivering high-performance, low-latency systems for global markets.

The role requires 7+ years of C++ experience, strong knowledge of modern C++/STL, and a passion for mathematics and financial markets. Collaboration with product managers and QA will be essential to deliver a world-class platform.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of C++ development experience.
• Strong understanding of modern C++ & STL (up to and including C++11/14/17).
• Experience with development of multithreaded applications.
• Experience with low latency and high throughput systems.
• Aptitude and interest in mathematics and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain and support various components of the ICE Trading Platform
• Follow team guidelines for quality and consistency within the design and development phases of applications
• Independently handle project activities related to builds and deployments
• Create design documentation for new software development
• Provide support for production applications
• Provide support for deployments during maintenance windows
• Identify opportunities to improve and optimize applications
• Work with business analysts or product management in understanding new requirements
• Follow company software development processes and standards

Skills

C++

Multithreading

Low latency

High throughput

Financial markets

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Valgrind

CMake

Ruby

Conan

Jenkins

Python

Groovy

rpm

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose

At Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), we engineer technology, exchanges and clearing houses that connect companies around the world to global capital and derivative markets. With a leading-edge approach to developing technology platforms, we have built market infrastructure in all major trading centers, offering customers the ability to manage risk and make informed decisions globally. By leveraging our core strengths in technology, we continue to identify new ways to serve our customers and transform global markets.

As a Lead Developer, you will be part of the core infrastructure development team responsible for developing and maintaining application systems and framework infrastructure for a state of the art internet based electronic commodities and futures exchange. The platform consists of a mathematically complex, multi-threaded server side applications with low latency and high throughput requirements.

The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, self-motivated and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires frequent interactions with project and product managers, developers, quality assurance and other stakeholders, in order to ensure delivery of a world class platform to our users.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain and support various components of the ICE Trading Platform
• Follow team guidelines for quality and consistency within the design and development phases of applications
• Independently handle project activities related to builds and deployments
• Create design documentation for new software development
• Provide support for production applications
• Provide support for deployments during maintenance windows
• Identify opportunities to improve and optimize applications
• Work with business analysts or product management in understanding new requirements
• Follow company software development processes and standards

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ years of C++ development experience
• Strong understanding of modern C++ & STL (up to and including C++11/14/17)
• Experience with development of multithreaded applications
• Experience with low latency and high throughput systems
• Aptitude and interest in mathematics and financial markets
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• C++20, C++23
• Valgrind, CMake, Ruby, Conan, Jenkins, Python, Groovy, rpm
• Experience with equity and commodity derivatives
• Experience in Financial Services or Fintech

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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.