Java Developer

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.•Atlanta, KS

18d

About The Position

At Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), technology, exchanges, and clearing houses connect companies around the world to global capital and derivative markets. ICE develops technology platforms and market infrastructure across major trading centers, helping customers manage risk and make informed decisions. The company seeks motivated, results-oriented people to join its team. As a Java Developer, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and operationally supporting backend services and applications for the Settlements platform. The role focuses on server-side Java development. The ideal candidate is results-oriented and self-motivated, eager to grow as a backend engineer, and has a strong foundation in Java and computer science fundamentals. ICE values demonstrated potential and a willingness to learn as much as a proven track record.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in Java design and development.
Solid grasp of core Java, Java collections, and object-oriented design.
Exposure to open-source frameworks such as Spring.
Exposure to Tomcat, SpringBoot, Vertx, or equivalent application servers.
Familiarity with relational databases and ability to write basic SQL/PL/SQL queries.
Understanding of security concerns for web-based applications.
Experience writing unit tests.
Experience with SDLC tools such as GIT, JIRA, Jenkins, Gradle, or equivalent tools.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
A strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and eagerness to grow as a backend developer.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Front-end experience with a JavaScript framework such as React or Angular.
Working knowledge and use of AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and development of backend services and applications supporting the Settlements platform.
Contribute to the design, architecture, and development of new software components, with guidance from senior engineers.
Independently handle project activities related to builds and deployments.
Create software tests and verify software functionality and quality.
Create design documentation for new software development and subsequent versions.
Provide second-tier production support for 24/7 applications.
Provide support for deployments during maintenance windows.
Troubleshoot issues in development, 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 to understand new requirements.
Follow team guidelines for quality and consistency during application design and development.
Follow company software development processes and standards.