{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"07e8772855482b5d05ea5d80","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/07e8772855482b5d05ea5d80","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/07e8772855482b5d05ea5d80","title":"Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (Python)","description":"Overview:\nJob Purpose\nAs a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test 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.\n\nResponsibilities\nDesign and build scalable test automation frameworks and reference implementations based on technical business requirements\nLead 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\nReview requirements involving quantitative finance and mathematical models to define effective test strategies, scenarios, and test cases\nCreate and execute test plans covering scope, risks, dependencies, and overall testing approach for complex systems\nTest multi-tier applications built on Java and JavaScript technologies (ReactJS, extJS, jQuery, Oracle)\nValidate correctness, performance, and stability of complex algorithms and quantitative models\nDeploy application builds, manage test environments, and troubleshoot software/hardware configuration issues\nWork closely with QA and engineering teams in an Agile development environment, with a strong focus on defect discovery in complex logic and integration workflows\n\nKnowledge and Experience\nBachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field\n7+ years of relevant experience delivering high‑quality software or test automation solutions\nStrong Python development experience, with hands‑on use of test automation tools such as Cypress or Selenium\nExperience automating tests across multiple applications, frameworks, and technology stacks\nProficiency working in UNIX/Linux environments with Oracle databases, including complex SQL query development\nAbility to interpret technical requirements, financial engineering formulas, and quantitative models details\nExperience across the full software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies\nStrong analytical, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain and defend automation and framework design\nAbility to prioritize, multitask, and work independently in a fast‑paced environment\nUnderstanding of derivatives markets and portfolio risk concepts (e.g., VaR, parametric or historical simulation) is a plus\nKnowledge or practical experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar platforms.\n-: Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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