Systems Engineering Manager: Lead, Automate & Deploy

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. seeks a Manager of Systems Engineering to lead a team delivering software releases in Linux/Windows environments. You will drive automation, root-cause analysis, and collaboration across developers, operations, and QA to accelerate platform outcomes.

The role combines hands-on engineering with team leadership and strategic planning across the full deployment lifecycle, from requirements to retirement, in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering discipline or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering/Development.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering OS, software development, tools automation, or similar platform delivery.
• Experience as a people manager or team lead with delegation duties.
• Strong coding skills in PowerShell, Python, Bourne, Groovy, or Ruby.
• Familiarity with SDLC processes and tools (GIT, Puppet, etc.).
• Experience with automation/configuration management tools (Puppet, Chef, Ansible).
• Knowledge of multi-tier, highly available system design and scaling.

Responsibilities

• Educate and mentor teams on deployment methodologies and technologies.
• Delegate and ensure completion of tasks by staff.
• Assist in design, planning, and implementation of server and application delivery solutions.
• Tune systems for maximum performance.
• Automate manual tasks via scripting and development.
• Adopt new technologies and implement tools quickly.
• Support production operations in a 24/7 environment.
• Evaluate OS versions, drivers, and patches.
• Provide technical analysis and problem resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, operations, and end-users.
• Mentor teammates across departments.
• Ensure streamlined deployments as part of SDLC.
• Manage infrastructure lifecycles including procurement and decommissioning.

Skills

PowerShell

Python

Automation

Git

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

SDLC understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

GIT

IBM MQ

Tableau

Job description

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. seeks a Manager of Systems Engineering to lead a team delivering software releases in Linux/Windows environments. You will drive automation, root-cause analysis, and collaboration across developers, operations, and QA to accelerate platform outcomes.

The role combines hands-on engineering with team leadership and strategic planning across the full deployment lifecycle, from requirements to retirement, in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting.