Job Description

Job Purpose

The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the next generation of automation and regulatory technology. This is a high-visibility engineering role where you will design sophisticated Python frameworks, optimize mission-critical systems, and collaborate across global teams to ensure the reliability and integrity of NYSE regulatory operations.

If you're an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, owning end-to-end solutions, and influencing engineering direction, this is an opportunity to make an impact at global scale.

Why This Role is Exciting for Senior Developers

• High ownership: Lead design and development of automation frameworks that support core regulatory workflows.
• Impact: Your work improves the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance posture of one of the most important financial market infrastructures in the world.
• Global collaboration: Work closely with highly skilled engineers across onshore and offshore teams.
• Technical depth: Tackle complex algorithms, Python architecture, system performance challenges, and custom integrations with open-source frameworks.
• Career visibility: Regular engagement with business, operations, QA, and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build robust Python-based automation frameworks to streamline operational, release management, and QA processes.
• Partner across onshore and offshore engineering teams to contribute throughout the full SDLC-requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Break down deliverables into clear technical tasks and provide accurate estimations.
• Develop high-quality, well-tested code using industry best practices, including unit testing and integration testing.
• Collaborate closely with QA engineers to support full-cycle functional and regression testing.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability of systems.
• Engage with business and operations teams to understand requirements, resolve system challenges, and influence design outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in peer code reviews to elevate team standards.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Finance, Mathematics, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with strong expertise in Python.
• Strong background in algorithm design, building complex programs, and developing custom integrations for open-source frameworks.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (AWK, Bash) and Linux environments.
• Solid experience with Git or similar version control tools.
• Experience working in Agile development teams (5-8 multi-skilled engineers).
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to stakeholders across disciplines.
• Additional experience working in cloud environments such as AWS is desirable.