Senior Java Developer

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design and build a distributed analytics platform for fixed income.

You will collaborate across business and technology teams to architect, develop, and deploy scalable Java solutions in a cloud environment, with emphasis on test-driven development and robust documentation. The role requires hands-on experience with Java 8+, Spring, Kafka, and containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes).

Qualifications

• Experience designing/object-oriented solutions in Java 8+.
• Proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Kafka.
• Evidence building solutions in AWS cloud environments.
• Experience with relational and distributed data stores (Oracle 19c, Cassandra).
• Hands-on containerized app development with Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to define functional/technical designs.
• Architect and deliver end-to-end solutions with engineering teams.
• Design, develop, and implement robust full-stack Java solutions.
• Lead and contribute to Agile project initiatives.
• Collaborate with QA to establish test strategies for releases.
• Prepare system and training documentation as required.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work hours to meet timelines.
• Provide programming support and SME guidance to teammates.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Kafka

AWS

Oracle 19c

Cassandra

AI tools

GitHub Copilot

Anthropic Claude Code

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose

ICE Data Analytics platform provides best-in-breed risk analytics for the entire Fixed Income and Mortgage markets. Our growing technological systems are based on modern distributed architectures, including cloud-based solutions, that provide scale, high-availability, stability, and the resilience that our clients expect and demand systems and data that fuel their enterprises.

Several strategic and business-critical development initiatives are underway to develop and extend our complex Fixed Income analytics using the latest architecture and technologies. We are also committed to leveraging the best practices in Object Oriented Design and Development in this endeavor. To support rapid development, we continue to invest in developing the highest level of code quality and comprehensive test coverage. In addition to developing new automated tests and scenarios, we look for ways to break our code so we can identify issues quickly. This enables us to deploy complex, reliable, and extensible solutions for our customers.

The Senior Java Developer will play a key role in designing and developing the new platform to support our growth in business in fixed income portfolio analytics. The platform is architected as a distributed system of services to manage data intensive computations of fixed income analytics across a large compute farm. We leverage the best-in-breed software tools and development practices in the Java environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with key business and technology stakeholders to define comprehensive functional and technical designs.

• Partner with the software engineering team and senior leadership to architect and deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Design, develop, and implement robust full stack solutions utilizing Java.

• Lead and actively contribute to project initiatives within an Agile development framework.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to establish thorough and effective test strategies for each release cycle.

• Prepare detailed system and training documentation as required.

• Demonstrate flexibility in work hours to ensure alignment with project timelines and successful delivery.

• Provide technical programming support and subject matter expertise to team members as needed.

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive experience in designing and implementing object-oriented solutions utilizing Java 8 and above.

• Advanced proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Kafka.

• Proven track record in developing and integrating solutions within cloud environments such as AWS.

• Expertise in both relational and distributed data stores, including Oracle 19c and Cassandra.

• Practical experience with containerized application development and deployment using Docker and Kubernetes.

• Demonstrated application of contemporary software development lifecycle methodologies.

• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, thoroughly tested software solutions.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Hands-on experience in developing full-stack solutions for Windows and Linux web-based platforms.

• Collaborative team player with a proven ability to work effectively with fellow software engineers.

• Highly self-motivated, disciplined, and accountable for delivering precise and timely results

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-powered development tools (such as GitHub Copilot and Anthropic Claude Code) to accelerate coding tasks, automate routine processes, and enhance overall development efficiency.

• Applied experience utilizing AI-assisted solutions to improve code quality through intelligent suggestions, error detection, and automated refactoring, resulting in more robust and maintainable software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with front-end technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js, supporting development of full-stack solutions.

• Exposure to OpenShift as an enterprise container platform within production or staging environments.

• Proficient in integrating AI-driven tools into daily workflows to facilitate rapid prototyping, streamline documentation, and support collaborative problem-solving within engineering teams.

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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.