Manager, Systems Engineering - AppEng

OverviewJob PurposeWe are on a mission as a team.  We are problem solvers and partners, always starting with our customers to solve their challenges and create opportunities.  Our start-up roots keep us nimble, flexible, and moving fast.  We take ownership and make decisions. We all work for one company and work together to drive growth across the business.  We engage in robust debates to find the best path, and then we move forward as one team.  We take pride in what we do, acting with integrity and passion, so that our customers can perform better.  We are experts and enthusiasts - combining ever-expanding knowledge with leading technology to consistently deliver results, solutions and opportunities for our customers and stakeholders.   Every day we work toward transforming global markets.The Manager, Systems Engineering is responsible for leading a team of engineers responsible for software releases consisting of third-party applications and related deployment procedures in a mixed Linux and Windows environment. This individual works as part of a service-delivery team that assists developers, operations teams, and business teams to get results from a delivered platform as quickly as possible. Additionally, this position is a hands-on technical role that includes root cause analysis of problems, selecting, developing, and implementing automation tools, as well as active participation in deeply technical discourse.The Manager will lead a team that is responsible for all aspects of delivery from cradle to grave. We go from requirement to retirement and all things in between. If you are interested in the ability to get involved with all aspects of systems, application, and platform delivery, you could be a fit.ResponsibilitiesEducate and mentor team members, operations staff and other departments on best practices and application deployment methodologies and technologiesDelegate, assign, and ensure work is completed by subordinate staffAssist in the design, planning and implementation of server and application delivery solutionsTune and design systems infrastructure for maximum available performanceAutomation of manual tasks using scripting and application developmentInvestigate and adopt new technologies/tools as needs arise as well as implement said tools quickly and efficientlyRespond to and assist with production operations in a 24/7 environmentEvaluate, test, and integrate new operating system versions, drivers, and patchesProvide technical analysis, resolve problems, and propose solutionsProvide support to and coordinate with Developers, Operations staff, and End-UsersProvide education and/or mentorship where needed to Teammates, Operations, Development and QAEnsure streamlined application deployments as part of the overall SDLCManage infrastructure lifecycles, including procurement, buildout, ongoing hygienic support, and decommissionKnowledge and ExperienceDegree in engineering discipline or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering / Development5+ years of experience with engineering Operating Systems as well as Software Development Engineering, Tools Automation, or similar role in platform deliveryExperience as a people manager or in a team lead role with delegation dutiesSolid experience coding with any one or combination of PowerShell, Python, Bourne, Groovy, Ruby, etc.Fundamental understanding of the SDLC processes, and tools (GIT, Puppet, etc.)Experience with automation/configuration management using either Puppet, Chef, Ansible or equivalentWorking knowledge of multi-tiered, highly available, and resilient application designWorking knowledge of horizontal and vertical scaling for performance and high availabilityTop-tier critical thinking, analytics, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in a service-oriented team environmentStrong understanding of project Management, organization, and time managementCustomer focus and dedication to the best possible user experienceAbility to communicate effectively with technical or business resourcesUnderstanding of Continuous Integration and Delivery conceptsDesiredExperience working in a GitOps organization with a drive to automate everythingFamiliarity with SWIFT, IBM MQ, IBM Sterling Integrator, File Gateway, Tableau, and other applicationsFundamental understanding of Operational Concepts (DR, BCP, Prod vs. Non-Prod)Experience with LDAP systemsBasic understanding of SQL Database concepts (Oracle, MySQL) Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.