Java Quant Developer Jobs in Douglasville, GA (NOW HIRING)

Job Purpose

As a Lead QA Analyst, you will work with the users, System or QA Analysts and Development Teams to understand the business/product and system requirements. You will create and execute test plans and test cases. You will be responsible for Creating and maintaining QA artifacts by following the current standards along with coordinating test execution, training users, and providing user support. You will be responsible for owning specific systems and production releases from QA perspective in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Work with technology team in building cutting edge Clearing Systems like intraday risk management, delivery management, and settlement management systems.
• Create test plans for software releases to detail the overall strategy for testing complex systems, including defining resources and test scope for each test cycle, and identifying dependencies and risks.
• Perform complex QA work utilizing a strong technical skillset and strong understanding of quantitative finance and clearing house risk management concepts.
• Be the go-to person for all stakeholders for assigned system and functionality.
• Document, maintain, and execute detailed test cases to validate system functionality, identify and document software defects, and track test case execution status.
• Test systems in a multi-tiered based design featuring Java and JavaScript architectures. JavaScript architectures tested will include extJS, JQuery, Oracle APEX, and ReactJS.
• Deploy software release builds, maintain test environments, and perform troubleshooting of software / hardware configuration problems.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and work with relevant teams to define and execute on ideas to realize the opportunities.
• Contribute to team by mentoring and managing projects assigned to junior engineers and assisting other technical & product managers in the evaluation of product requirements for software applications.

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong knowledge and understanding of Quality Assurance and how team contributions factor into overall health of the technology function.
• Strong background in functional testing with the ability to design and develop comprehensive test strategy and test cases.
• Strong background in reviewing business and functional requirements in order to produce a test strategy and test cases.
• Experience participating in all aspects of a full-lifecycle development methodology, and related quality concepts and processes.
• Extensive knowledge of testing process, testing methodology analysis and defect reporting tools.
• Experience with both White Box and Black Box Testing.
• 7+ years of overall QA experience in roles of increasing responsibility
• Prefer 5+ years' experience with commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity brokerage business and exposure to futures markets.
• Ability to understand and implement spreadsheets containing financial engineering formulas and create test plans from the same.
• Ability to independently write complex SQL queries involving data searches and mathematical calculations over large datasets is a must. Prefer 5+ years' experience writing and executing SQL queries.
• B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Mathematical Finance, Quantitative and Computational Finance, Information Systems or related discipline.
• 2+ years' experience scripting using Python, JavaScript, etc.
• Strong ability to learn complex functionality and integration points quickly with a self-starter attitude
• Ability to work independently and productively under pressure.
• Ability to work well within a team and collaborate effectively across teams
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Track record of completing assignments on time with a high degree of quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

New York Base Salary Range 

The expected base salary for this role, if located in New York, is between $115,000 - 175,000 USD. The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange's incentive compensation. While we provide this range as general guidance, at ICE we compensate employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) plan, life insurance, time off, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances.