Lead Python Developer

Overview

Job Purpose

As a Lead Python Developer 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Knowledge and Experience

• 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.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.