Lead Software Development Engineer

Circle Graphics, Inc.

Atlanta, United States

14 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

7 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Agile Methodology JIRA Automation of Tests Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements) Ext JS JQuery Python (Programming Language) Oracle Databases Oracle (Applications) Selenium

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Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis SQL Databases Test Management Strategies of Testing GitHub Copilot ReactJS Cypress (Programming Language) Software Troubleshooting Build Management Information Technology Integration Frameworks Service Stack Jenkins

Job description

As a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test at Intercontinental Exchange, you will work with product managers, developers, and risk management/quantitative analysts to understand business/system requirements and implement or modify automation frameworks and test cases to test Clearing Technology systems. As this role is in Clearing Risk Management area involving quantitative finance concepts, a combination of financial mathematics and strong software development expertise is required. You must be results-oriented, self-motivated, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment., * Design and build scalable test automation frameworks and reference implementations based on technical business requirements

Lead test framework architecture and develop robust automated tests using Custom Python-based frameworks, Cypress or Selenium using JavaScript/Java and Python, Jira and Jenkins for test management and CI/CD integration
Review requirements involving quantitative finance and mathematical models to define effective test strategies, scenarios, and test cases
Create and execute test plans covering scope, risks, dependencies, and overall testing approach for complex systems
Test multi-tier applications built on Java and JavaScript technologies (ReactJS, extJS, jQuery, Oracle)
Validate correctness, performance, and stability of complex algorithms and quantitative models
Deploy application builds, manage test environments, and troubleshoot software/hardware configuration issues
Work closely with QA and engineering teams in an Agile development environment, with a strong focus on defect discovery in complex logic and integration workflows

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
7+ years of relevant experience delivering high-quality software or test automation solutions
Strong Python development experience, with hands-on use of test automation tools such as Cypress or Selenium
Experience automating tests across multiple applications, frameworks, and technology stacks
Proficiency working in UNIX/Linux environments with Oracle databases, including complex SQL query development
Ability to interpret technical requirements, financial engineering formulas, and quantitative models details
Experience across the full software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies
Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain and defend automation and framework design
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of derivatives markets and portfolio risk concepts (e.g., VaR, parametric or historical simulation) is a plus
Knowledge or practical experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar platforms.