Senior Java Backend Engineer - Settlements Platform

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is seeking a Senior Developer to modernize the Settlements platform.

You will lead backend design, implement core components, and collaborate across frontend/back-end work streams to deliver scalable, reliable infrastructure for global derivatives markets. You will work in a fast-paced environment, applying Java, Spring, and modern tooling while ensuring security, test coverage, and smooth deployments in a 24/7 operation, with opportunities to influence the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Java design and development.
• 2+ years with Spring and open-source frameworks.
• 2+ years of experience with Tomcat/SpringBoot/Vert.x or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of security concerns for web-based applications.
• Able to write and troubleshoot PL/SQL queries.
• Experience with writing comprehensive unit tests.
• Experience with SDLC tools like GIT, JIRA, Jenkins, Maven, or equivalent tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with financial markets, derivatives, or exchange/clearing operations is a plus.
• Working knowledge and use of AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude.
• Frontend experience with ReactJS or Angular is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of a new backend system to support the Settlements platform, including hands-on development of core components and services.
• Contribute to the design and development of applications supporting Settlements platform.
• Be able to independently handle project activities related to builds and deployments.
• Create software tests, verify the functionality and quality of the software.
• Create design documentation for new software development and subsequent versions.
• Utilize AI tools and technologies to enhance developer productivity, streamline code generation, and improve overall development efficiency.
• Provide second-tier production support for 24/7 applications.
• Provide support for deployments during maintenance windows.
• Troubleshooting issues as they arise, in the dev, QA and production rollout cycles.
• Keep test environments up to date and in working order, creating environment-specific configurations and applications as necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve and optimize applications.
• Work with business analysts or product management in understanding new requirements.
• Follow team guidelines for quality and consistency within the design and development phases of the application(s).
• Follow company software development processes and standards.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Security best practices

PL/SQL

Unit testing

SDLC tools

AI tools in development

React/Angular

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Git

Jira

Jenkins

Maven

Tomcat/SpringBoot/Vertx

Job description

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is seeking a Senior Developer to modernize the Settlements platform.

You will lead backend design, implement core components, and collaborate across frontend/back-end work streams to deliver scalable, reliable infrastructure for global derivatives markets. You will work in a fast-paced environment, applying Java, Spring, and modern tooling while ensuring security, test coverage, and smooth deployments in a 24/7 operation, with opportunities to influence the