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Senior Technical Consultant

Endur

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ION Group

ION Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Automation technology for financial sector clients

Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$110k - $140kAnnually

+ Negotiable based on experience and skills

Senior, Expert

Houston, TX, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Java
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.

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION focuses on continuous improvement and agility, often acquiring entrepreneurial firms to adapt quickly to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks for its clients through innovative automation solutions.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$42.1M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ION's partnerships, such as with Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange, enhance their market reach and technological capabilities.
  • The integration of fixed income solutions with XTP Execution demonstrates ION's commitment to expanding connectivity and improving client access to various markets.
  • Recognition in prestigious lists like the FinCrimeTech50 and awards for innovation highlight ION's industry leadership and potential for continued growth.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive financial technology sector requires constant innovation to maintain market position.
  • Integration challenges from frequent acquisitions could lead to operational inefficiencies and cultural clashes.

What makes ION Group unique

  • ION Group's focus on automation technology specifically tailored for the financial sector sets it apart from more generalized software providers.
  • Their strategy of acquiring entrepreneurial firms allows ION to remain agile and responsive to market changes, unlike larger, less flexible competitors.
  • ION's comprehensive suite of APIs and software platforms ensures seamless trading and processing, providing a competitive edge in efficiency and accuracy.

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