Lead Back End Engineer

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Lead Engineer with deep expertise in .NET and Distributed Systems to drive the development and optimization of our Document Generation and Template Creation solutions. The ideal candidate will provide technical guidance to a team of engineers and collaborate with Business and Operations teams to integrate Next-Generation Forms Processing tools.

This role requires a strong communicator, a proactive problem solver, and a team player who can support production issues, optimize system performance, and ensure seamless operations.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team working on document generation, template creation, and form processing integrations.
• .NET & Distributed Systems Expertise: Design, develop, and optimize scalable distributed applications using .NET technologies.
• Develop and maintain a sophisticated XML-driven rule engine to support dynamic content and formatting logic.
• System Optimization & Production Support: Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance improvements.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with Business and Operations teams to understand requirements, improve workflows, and enhance the overall product experience.
• Integration & Innovation: Lead the integration of Next-Gen Forms Processing tools into existing systems.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Maintain high-quality coding standards, architectural principles, and DevOps best practices.

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive experience in .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework).
• Strong background in distributed systems architecture, microservices, and cloud-based solutions.
• Experience with document generation using PDF/Word templates.
• Proficiency with XML and building rule engines or decision logic systems.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, mentor developers, and drive best practices.
• Hands-on experience with production support and system optimization.
• Experience with document generation, template creation, or forms processing tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Preferred

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.