Full-Time

Senior Technical Consultant

Openlink

Posted on 3/13/2025

ION Group

ION Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides automated software platforms for trading

No salary listed

Pune, Maharashtra, India + 2 more

More locations: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Java
C#
C/C++
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a directly related IT field.
  • 5+ years’ experience in Software Design and Development and/or deployment.
  • Minimum 3 years direct experience working with Endur/Findur in designing, coding, configuring, testing, and debugging reports, plugins, and interfaces for ION solution in client environments.
  • Experience working with at least one object-oriented languages such as C# .NET, Java, C++.
Responsibilities
  • Present the project’s technical solution to client representatives.
  • Support client training services.
  • Consult with client’s technology users to determine technical requirements to be addressed by the ION solution.
  • Provide guidance to Technical Consultants.
  • Follow ION documentation standards and resolution process flow for all deliverables.
  • Keep Line Manager and Project Manager(s) informed regarding the status of assigned responsibilities.
  • Maintain full chargeability on client account(s) as assigned.
  • On-site consultants may be required to travel to the customer site to work on projects as needed.
  • Provide technology advice, design, analysis, custom code development, and troubleshooting in the discovery workshop, design, configuration, testing, and production support of the Endur/Findur for the client’s business needs.
  • Participate in and support the architectural design decisions regarding interfaces between Endur and other systems, as well as the technical approach for custom scripts and reports, and gain the client’s confidence in the recommended approach.
  • Support and adhere to implementation best practices in one or more technical development areas of Endur/Findur in all technical design, specifications, custom coding, and testing deliverables.
  • Assume hands-on project implementation duties (design, coding, testing) in all phases of an ION implementation, reporting to the Project/Account Manager.
  • Gather and document technical requirements, code specifications, test plans/results, and any other deliverables required by the project as determined by the Project/Account Manager or Principal Technical Consultant.
  • Support client training services in custom development technologies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the energy, commodities or financial field or working with an ETRM/ or CTRM system.
  • Experience with MS SQL Server is required.
  • Experience in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting installations of enterprise software in client environments.
  • Experience in Interface design and implementation following standard integration patterns.
  • Experienced and skilled user of office productivity tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Project Server.
  • Experience writing technical specifications.
  • Strong understanding of relational database concepts.
  • Strong Object-Oriented Skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be self-motivated, independent, resourceful and one who is capable of being objective and giving/taking constructive feedback.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • For on-site consultants, ability to work onsite at client locations as needed.
  • Ability to deliver with little to no guidance from manager.
  • Ability to work as part of a project team structure.
  • Strong Experience with a subset of the following programming technologies: Java, Soap Webservices, JavaScript, jQuery is required.
  • Experience working with Integrated Development environments such as Eclipse
  • Experience with business reporting tools such as SAP Crystal Report or Tableau.
  • Experience with source control and continuous integration tools (GIT, TFS, Confluence, Bamboo) and issue tracking systems (Jira) is required.
  • SCRUM/Agile/Waterfall development methodology experience preferred.

ION Group delivers software platforms and APIs that automate trading, processing, and risk management for institutional clients in global financial markets. Its products connect to multiple trading venues and exchanges, enabling efficient, accurate transactions and streamlined operations. The company earns revenue from software licensing, subscriptions, and professional services, including customization and support. ION differentiates itself by expanding through acquisitions to stay agile and by offering integrated automation across trading, processing, and risk management, backed by a broad connectivity footprint. The goal is to help clients achieve greater efficiency and reduce operational risk in their financial workflows.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$438.5M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • XTP for Event Contracts launched with Wedbush in December 2025 ahead of Super Bowl.
  • Treasury VoP capabilities live in Germany since April 2026, serving 1,100 global clients.
  • €1.35 billion Prelios acquisition in July 2024 expands into asset management services.

What critics are saying

  • SEC or CFTC bans retail prediction markets within 6-18 months, killing XTP revenue.
  • Wedbush operational failure within 12-24 months eliminates ION's sole FCM partner.
  • VoP logic failures trigger EU customer fines and ION liability within 12-18 months.

What makes ION Group unique

  • ION's Multi-Market Interface automates trading across derivatives, forex, and fixed income markets.
  • XTP platform enables 24x7 event contract processing with real-time settlement for prediction markets.
  • Proprietary ownership of Acuris and Dealogic provides exclusive financial data advantages.

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Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Mental health care

401K plan

Performance bonus

Supplemental workers' compensation

Family medical leave & parental leave

PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off

Commuter checks

Company social events

Employee assistance program

Free lunch

mobile phone discount

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ION Group
Oct 17th, 2025
ION wins Market Surveillance Solution of the Year at FOW Asia Pacific Awards 2025

ION wins Market Surveillance Solution of the Year at FOW Asia Pacific Awards 2025. 17 October 2025 LONDON - 17 October 2025: ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporates, announces that LookOut has been named "Market Surveillance Solution of the Year" at the FOW Asia Pacific Awards 2025. The awards, hosted by Futures & Options World (FOW), recognize excellence and achievements in the Asian derivatives industry. LookOut is a global, multi-compliance solution for trade surveillance, record keeping, and regulatory reporting. The solution enables brokers, investment banks, asset managers, and trading venues to meet regulatory requirements across different asset classes. The product's broad coverage - including market manipulation, insider trading, best execution and trading obligation monitoring, market-making, and market integrity surveillance - earned it the top honors. LookOut features over 50 built-in detection algorithms and complies with global and regional trade surveillance regulations across EMEA, North America, and APAC. Over the past few years, ION has made strategic investments in artificial intelligence and machine learning, resulting in the development of a Machine Learning Toolkit (MLT). LookOut used the toolkit to build a Machine Learning for Alarm Classification (MLAC) module, streamlining alert triage and case management, and significantly reducing the time compliance teams spend on analysis. Mirko Marcadella, Head of Product for Risk & Market Surveillance Solutions in Markets, ION, said: "We are honored that our LookOut solution has been recognized as the Market Surveillance Solution of the Year. This award reflects our commitment to delivering best-in-class technology that empowers our clients, in Asia, as well as globally, to navigate complex regulatory challenges. Over the past few years, we've significantly expanded our investment in AI and machine learning. Combined with native integration across other ION solutions, these innovations have strengthened our market presence and helped our clients streamline surveillance operations, reduce response times, and improve overall efficiency."

The Herald-Advocate
Jul 7th, 2025
ION wins "Best Sell-Side OMS" at Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC 2025

LONDON, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporates, announces that its Fidessa platform has won "Best Sell-Side OMS" at Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC 2025.

PR Newswire
May 23rd, 2025
ION wins "Best algo trading solution" at WatersTechnology Asia Awards 2025

LONDON, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporates, announces that its Fidessa Algorithms has won "Best algo trading solution" at the WatersTechnology Asia Awards 2025.

PR Newswire
May 22nd, 2025
Ion Commodities Named Ctrm Software House Of The Year At Energy Risk Awards 2025

LONDON, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION Commodities, the leading global provider of energy and commodity trading and risk management (ETRM/CTRM) solutions, has been named CTRM Software House of the Year at the prestigious Energy Risk Awards 2025.Each year, Risk.net – the world's leading source of in-depth news and analysis—hosts the Energy Risk Awards to recognize excellence in the commodity markets. The awards distinguish companies across global commodity markets for their innovation and leadership.This recognition highlights ION Commodities' continued commitment to delivering innovative, scalable, and future-ready solutions that empower organizations to navigate an increasingly volatile and complex trading environment. It underscores ION's role as a trusted partner in driving digital transformation and operational resilience across global commodity markets.In recent years, ION has significantly invested in its CTRM portfolio—continuing to expand its functionality for traditional fossil fuel-based commodities while also advancing capabilities to support the energy transition. This dual focus enables businesses to navigate both long-term market shifts and near-term disruptions, while meeting growing regulatory and sustainability demands.With investments in AI, real-time analytics, cloud-native architecture, and integration across traditional and renewable fuels, biogas, carbon, and power markets, ION supports a diverse range of energy and commodity businesses in transforming and streamlining new and existing operations. Many companies have turned to ION to modernize their global trading operations, integrate renewables, and optimize supply chains. From SaaS solutions like Aspect to enterprise-scale C/ETRMs like Openlink, TriplePoint, RightAngle, and Allegro, ION's technology enables real-time risk mitigation, cross-market visibility, and long-term scalability."This recognition underscores ION's role in supporting businesses navigating the complex realities of today's global commodity markets," said Sunil Biswas, Chief Executive Officer of ION Corporates

PR Newswire
May 16th, 2025
Creditflux Announces 2025 Clo Manager Awards Winners

The Creditflux awards are the only credit fund and CLO industry awards solely determined by data and metrics, showcasing the market's best performers. LONDON, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Creditflux, a Debtwire service and part of ION Analytics, and the leading source for CLO and credit trading news, data, and analysis globally, hosted its 17th annual CLO Manager Awards at the Nobu Hotel in London on 15 May 2025. The global collateralized loan obligation (CLO) community came together to recognize the best-performing CLOs, managers, and funds across the USD 1.4tn global CLO market. This year, over 90 CLO managers and CLO fund managers submitted performance data for the awards. The category winners were announced live during the Creditflux Manager Awards Dinner, attended by 350 guests

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