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Senior Technical Consultant

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ION Group

ION Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Automation technology for financial sector

Compensation Overview

$110k - $140k/yr

Senior

Houston, TX, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
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 focuses on automation technology for the financial sector, serving institutional clients like investment banks and asset managers. The company offers software platforms and APIs that facilitate seamless trading and processing, allowing clients to connect to various trading venues for efficient transactions. ION stands out by continuously enhancing its technology and acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which helps it stay agile in a competitive market. The goal of ION Group is to help clients navigate the complexities of modern financial markets while improving their operational efficiency.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ION's Fidessa Algorithms won 'Best algo trading solution' in May 2025.
  • ION Commodities named CTRM Software House of the Year at Energy Risk Awards 2025.
  • ION's Enterprise Payment Hub centralizes and automates payment processing for businesses.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging fintech startups offer similar automation solutions at lower costs.
  • Rapid technological advancements may outstrip ION's ability to update platforms.
  • Reliance on acquisitions for growth could lead to integration challenges.

What makes ION Group unique

  • ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
  • The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
  • ION's innovative approach enhances efficiency and reduces operational risks for clients.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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

ION Group
May 1st, 2025
ION's Fidessa CAT Reporting Service named "Most Innovative Trade & Transaction Reporting Initiative" at A-Team Innovation Awards 2025

LONDON - 01 May 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 ION's Fidessa Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) Reporting Service has been named "Most Innovative Trade & Transaction Reporting Initiative" at the A-Team Innovation Awards 2025.

PR Newswire
Apr 3rd, 2025
Ion Treasury Announces Launch Of Its Enterprise Payment Hub To Centralize Payment Processing

LONDON, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION Treasury, a global provider of treasury and risk management solutions for corporations, financial institutions, and central banks, announces the launch of its Enterprise Payment Hub, a new solution, to centralize, automate, and secure payment processing.The Enterprise Payment Hub is ideal for businesses with multiple payment source systems and numerous points of connection to their banks. Many companies lack end-to-end visibility of their payments and require consistent processes that comply with their control frameworks. The Enterprise Payment Hub consolidates the end-to-end payment process into a single platform, ensuring system-controlled security, consistency of payment workflows, file encryption, reliable connectivity, cut-off time management, and payment monitoring. The solution's connectivity facilitates transfers of payment files between upstream systems and banks through various channels.Real-time visibility and automationThe Enterprise Payment Hub ensures that companies never lose track of any payments as they move through the payment lifecycle. With API integration and support for SWIFT GPI, users gain real-time visibility of global payments through on-screen monitors. It is designed to maximize productivity through automation and sends alerts for any items that require timely actions.Demonstrating ION Treasury's commitment to supporting CFOs through their digital transformation, the Enterprise Payment Hub brings finance teams closer to their objectives