Principal Engineer

ICE; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial technology firm is looking for a Manager, Development to lead a team of developers at the forefront of finance. You will oversee vital projects using state-of-the-art technology. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of Java experience, including leadership in complex development environments. Strong communication and technical skills are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence essential markets worldwide.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java development experience including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring development teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of developers and oversee complex development projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and provide technical leadership.
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure adherence to development procedures.

Skills

Java Development

Distributed Messaging (Kafka, JMS)

Multi-threaded Development

Spring Framework

Databases (Oracle, SQL)

Microservices Architecture

RESTful API Design

Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Unit Testing (JUnit, Mockito)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Helm Charts

Argo CD

Job description

Job Purpose

As a Manager, Development at Intercontinental Exchange, you will lead a team of developers working at the forefront of global finance with state‑of‑the‑art technology that directly influences essential markets worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of developers and oversee complex development projects
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and provide technical leadership
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure adherence to development procedures
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and team performance

Knowledge and Experience

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, with 8+ years of Java development experience including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Java 21, distributed messaging (Kafka, JMS), multi‑threaded development
  • Spring Framework 6.x (Spring Boot 3.x) including reactive programming with Spring AOP.
  • Databases (Oracle, SQL, MyBatis, JPA) and microservices architecture with API gateway patterns and service discovery.
  • Modern testing (JUnit 5, Mockito), RESTful API design (OpenAPI/Swagger), and build tools (Maven, Gradle).
  • Caching (Redis, Hazelcast), event‑driven architecture, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Unit testing tools like Spring Boot Test, Mockito, and JUnit.
  • Experience building cloud‑native microservices using Kubernetes, Helm Charts, Argo CD.
• Leadership Skills:
  • Proven experience managing and mentoring development teams
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• What Sets You Apart:
  • Experience with AI‑powered development tools including Claude Code and Cursor for accelerated code generation and refactoring
  • Experience building high‑performing engineering teams and fostering a culture of technical excellence

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