Senior Developer

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

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Developer to work with state-of-the-art technology that influences essential global markets. The role requires 4+ years of Java development experience and proficiency in cloud-native microservices. Key responsibilities include executing complex development tasks, solving technical problems independently, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of modern testing, advanced design patterns, and cloud platforms like AWS.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Java development experience.
• Experience with distributed messaging and advanced design patterns.
• Proficiency in microservices architecture and API gateway patterns.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex development tasks and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Solve complex technical problems independently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Java development

Problem-solving

Coding standards adherence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Java 21

Kafka

Spring Framework 6.x

Oracle

AWS

Docker

Job description

Job Purpose

As a Senior Developer at Intercontinental Exchange, you will work at the forefront of global finance with state‑of‑the‑art technology that directly influences essential markets worldwide.

Overview

As a Senior Developer at Intercontinental Exchange, you will work at the forefront of global finance with state‑of‑the‑art technology that directly influences essential markets worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex development tasks and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Solve complex technical problems independently with minimal guidance
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and contribute to critical components

Knowledge And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, with 4+ years of Java development experience.
• Java 21, distributed messaging (Kafka, JMS), multi‑threaded development, and advanced design patterns.
• 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

What Sets You Apart

• Experience with AI‑powered development tools including Claude Code and Cursor for accelerated code generation and refactoring
• Strong problem‑solving abilities with proven Java performance tuning, debugging, and memory profiling expertise
• Frontend experience (React, Ext JS), financial markets passion, or open‑source contributions

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