Lead Developer, Automation

Job purposeICE Mortgage Data, a business of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), is hiring a Lead Developer, Automation for a platform team building AI based end to end automation tooling across hybrid on premises and cloud systems. The role combines automation framework leadership with hands on SDET work, including web-based UI automation using AI, DB validation automation and partners with Systems Analysts, Development, and QA to translate business and system requirements into test scenarios, coordinate test execution, and support users.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and support AI based automation frameworks and CI pipelines for multiple projects, covering both UI and non-UI use cases.Evaluate technical solutions for hybrid on premises/cloud and multi tiered architectures (AI, DB, Python, C++, Java, JavaScript), and design and maintain automated UI test scripts using Playwright.Build AI based testing frameworks for data accuracy, integrity, and performance using a strong SQL and DBMS foundation.Mentor and lead teams across established automation frameworks, coordinate test execution, and train and support users; partner with development and QA teams on test strategy.Ensure automated tests are robust, reliable, and scalable; perform code reviews with constructive feedback; troubleshoot software and hardware configuration issues.Drive process improvements across the automation lifecycle within iterative and Agile development, including scripting repetitive tasks.Knowledge and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.8+ years leading and setting up automation frameworks for UI and non UI systems, including 5+ years hands on with tools such as Playwright, and Cypress.8+ years of software design, development, testing, and deployment experience, including Java or C++ backend development with socket TCP messaging; working knowledge of JavaScript.5+ years supporting and improving existing automation frameworks.4+ years with Linux/Unix (Red Hat preferred) and Docker.3+ years setting up CI pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab) and CI/CD tooling generally; 3+ years automating non UI systems such as GraphQL, API, microservices, and gRPC.Strong problem solving, attention to detail, and communication and collaboration skills.Preferred qualificationsExperience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.js.Experience with mortgage or other financial applications.Experience writing unit tests using JUnit.Knowledge of AWS and Splunk.Experience supporting production changes, UAT testing, and debugging production issues.Innovative and results driven, with strong teamwork and a practical focus on operational excellence: comfortable managing tight schedules, multiple priorities, and continuous process improvement.Experience with version control systems such as Git. Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.