Senior Test Engineer

Job Description Job Purpose The Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) presents a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and address complex business challenges in the financial sector. The ICE Senior Test Engineer position plays a key role in testing and delivering trading, listing, compliance and surveillance applications, while supporting all stages of the Software Development Life-Cycle (SDLC). The successful candidate will be able to multitask in a dynamic team-based environment, while demonstrating strong problem-solving, extensive technical skills, decision-making abilities and the highest level of professionalism. The candidate is also expected to have excellent business knowledge/experience. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Engineer with expertise in Options Derivatives with FIX Protocol to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Options, Capital Markets and FIX Protocol. This role focuses on ensuring the quality of software applications, particularly related to options trading platforms. This includes designing and executing test scenarios and test cases, identifying and reporting bugs, and collaborating with developers to resolve issues and ensure a high-quality user experience. They also work to improve testing processes and tools. Responsibilities Develop and implement comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to cover functional, performance, and usability aspects of the options trading platform. Identify, document, and report software defects using bug tracking systems, and collaborate with developers to resolve them. Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle. Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated tests to improve testing efficiency and coverage. Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements in the test automation lifecycle. Ensure that new features or bug fixes do not negatively impact existing functionality. Be an active participant in planning and designing product features with the ability to view the product from a customer perspective. Collaborate with cross functional teams involved in product delivery. Develop, update, maintain and execute automated tests. Review and triage test failures and verify fixes. Maintain clear and concise documentation of test plans, test cases, test results, and bug reports. Participate in on-call rotations, driving bug isolation and helping restore the service. Work with minimum of technical supervision. Stay current with the latest engineering technologies and best practices. Knowledge and Experience Solid hands-on experience in the Options derivatives domain, including strong knowledge of options trading workflows, order types, and lifecycle management, coupled with proven expertise in FIX protocol messaging for order entry, execution, and drop-copy…