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Intercontinental Exchange

Runs exchanges, data and mortgage technology

Principal Engineer - Full Stack Development

Full-TimeDeadline 8/18/27
No salary listed
Senior
Master's
Atlanta, GA, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringFull-Stack Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required for the specific job level.
  • At least 7 years of experience in software development.
  • Experience with development technologies including Python, .NET or Java/Spring, and JavaScript.
  • Experience with OAuth2, JWT, JWS, JWE, JWKS/certificates, signing, and encryption.
  • Experience with OpenAPI Specifications 3.0 (OAS or Swagger).
  • Experience working with the OpenShift container platform and developing microservices.
  • Experience with API documentation tools and formats, such as Swagger and Postman, to create comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date API documentation.
  • Experience with RESTful services and SOAP web services development.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Experience with source code management tools such as Azure DevOps, TFS, Jira, or Git.
  • Experience interacting with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
  • Familiarity with a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using Agile principles and AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or Cursor.
  • Experience with software security platforms such as Snyk and remediating security vulnerabilities.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while focusing on timeliness, documentation, and communications with peers and business users.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences at various levels, internally and externally.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership to software engineering staff in development, testing, and implementation processes.
  • Receive general direction from management.
  • Design and develop APIs to enable front-end functionality and/or be consumed by other partners.
  • Provide full-stack design and development for projects involving application development, migrations, and additions to existing applications.
  • Develop responsive front-end applications using technologies such as React, Angular, and Node.js in close coordination with a UX team.
  • Develop code libraries and APIs using Python and Java (Spring Boot).
  • Develop AI solutions using AWS Bedrock and related services.
  • Use secure development practices, including secure coding, testing, access control, and secure deployment, to build robust and resilient applications.
  • Design and create data models for applications and databases.
  • Participate in software design meetings and analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
  • Write technical specifications based on conceptual designs and stated business requirements.
  • Develop or review test protocols for application testing before user acceptance, emphasizing automated unit, component, and scenario tests.
  • Complete documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
  • Mentor or guide the work of less experienced software development staff as needed.
  • Remain current on industry standards in web development.
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with modern front-end technologies such as React or Angular.
  • Experience working with cloud applications such as AWS or Azure.
  • Proficiency with development techniques such as Test-Driven Development, unit tests, component tests, and/or scenario tests.
  • Previous experience with people management.

About the company

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Intercontinental Exchange

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Intercontinental Exchange runs financial marketplaces, clearing houses and data services for banks, investors and businesses that trade or finance assets. Its New York Stock Exchange lets companies raise capital and gives investors a place to buy and sell listed shares. ICE also sells market pricing and analytics, while its mortgage software supports lenders from loan applications through closing and servicing. Trading fees, listing fees and subscriptions pay for these services, and clearing houses manage the risk that one side of a trade fails to pay. Founded in 2000 to digitize energy trading, Intercontinental Exchange is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • Subscriptions support stability: ICE reported 51% recurring net revenue for 2025 in February 2026.
  • Employees get matched charitable giving: ICE matches eligible donations dollar for dollar up to $5,000 yearly.
  • Mortgage customers stay: Wells Fargo renewed its ICE servicing agreement in September 2026 after more than 35 years.

What critics are saying

  • Housing slowdowns hit mortgage fees: ICE earns transaction revenue per processed loan, and reduced lending has hurt receipts.
  • Clearing puts ICE capital at risk: over $200 million of its own money backs protection against member defaults.
  • Office attendance matters for data leaders: ICE's exchange content strategy manager role is designated in-office across four US locations.

What makes Intercontinental Exchange unique

  • Brent settlement follows physical oil: ICE uses published North Sea cargo trades and assessments to set its final price.
  • ICE prices assets without a trade: independent securities evaluations combine comparable quotes, yield curves and valuation models.
  • Mortgage ownership records run through ICE: its MERS system and electronic registry connect lenders beyond loan origination.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Remote Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

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Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

21%
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Intercontinental Exchange reported strong August operating metrics, with double-digit year-over-year growth in average daily volume and open interest across major asset classes. The company achieved record interest rate futures open interest of 16.8 million lots on 31 August. Agriculture and metals contracts saw particularly strong growth, with average daily volume rising substantially year over year and open interest increasing more than half. Overall, August data showed 14% average daily volume growth and 19% open interest growth. The company's narrative projects $12.3 billion revenue and $4.6 billion earnings by 2029, requiring 5.7% yearly revenue growth. Analysts' estimates vary, with pessimistic projections showing revenue reaching $12.4 billion with flat earnings near $4.0 billion.

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