Lead Java Developer

ICE - Intercontinental Exchange; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial market data services seeks a Lead Java Developer to enhance analytics and pricing data systems. The role demands strong front-end and back-end skills, with a focus on delivering high-performance software in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess extensive experience in Java development and be adept in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders and lead a team in delivering key initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of development experience with Core and Enterprise Java.
• Strong experience with relational databases including SQL schema design.
• Ability to work within both Agile and Waterfall SDLC frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders across Technology, QA, BA and Product Management teams.
• Analyze requirements and propose technical solutions.
• Provide leadership to Developers and QA Engineers.

Skills

Java

Agile methodology

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SQL

Git

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose

ICE Data Services, Pricing and Reference Data provides an extensive range of financial market data services and analytics to thousands of customers worldwide, including banks, brokerage firms, mutual funds companies, ETF sponsors, hedge funds, pension funds, insurance companies and asset management firms. In addition, our offerings are also used by financial information providers, information media companies, and VARs such as software providers, processors, custodians and other outsourcing organizations.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to build out analytics, pricing and reference data systems. The candidate should demonstrate a combination of front-end and back-end technology skills and domain knowledge in finance technology would be desirable.

The working environment is fast-paced, high demand, and closely integrated with business stakeholders. The candidate should be a self-motivated quick learner who thrives on tackling new and varied challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate will engage stakeholders across Technology, QA, BA and Product Management teams in delivering on key initiatives within the Pricing & Analytics Regulatory Business. The Lead Developer will execute across the full spectrum SDLC to include:

• Analyze requirements and propose technical solutions to deliver projects within expected parameters of cost, time and quality.
• Work with project managers to break down complex tasks into deliverable stories, inclusive of realistic sizing estimates.
• Develop and unit test all functions created or modified according to software development best practices.
• Provide leadership to Developers and QA Engineers to execute full cycle integration, functional and regression testing. Own and resolve all defects identified within the developer’s codebase in a timely fashion.
• Promote software changes across all environments, safely and responsibly, through to Live Production.
• Provide on-call technical support during business and, occasionally, off hours depending on rotation and/or subject-matter expertise on a given component.
• Participate in team exercises to identify and implement areas for continuous improvement.

Knowledge and Experience

Technical

• 8+ years of development experience with Core and Enterprise Java
• Solid fundamentals on
  • Design patterns
  • Object Oriented Design
  • Advanced data structures
• Demonstrated ability to write high performance software
• Strong experience with design-for-testability and unit-tests
• Experience with Spring Web, Spring REST
• Strong experience with relational databases (preferably Oracle, PostgreSQL and/or MySQL) including SQL schema design, stored procedures, and triggers. Experience in troubleshooting performance issues.
• Experience with code management via svn or git in a multi-user environment
• Experience with Perl, Python, Shell or similar scripting language in a Linux-based environment
• Knowledge of ReactJS, Drools and XML schemas are a plus

Functional & Collaborative

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field of study
• Good knowledge of both Fixed Income and Equity Capital Markets Fundamentals
• Ability to work within both Agile methodology (e.g. Scrum) and Waterfall SDLC frameworks
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence to track work and documentation
• Ability to produce clear and concise technical specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and juggle priorities across different efforts/projects

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