Full-Time

Technical Consultant

Endur

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ION Group

ION Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Automation technology for financial sector

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$70k - $95kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Houston, TX, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Houston, TX.

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
NetSuite
Git
SQL
Java
C#
JIRA
Confluence
C/C++
Oracle
Requirements
  • Openlink Endur/Findur Product experience in BAU and EOD support activities per role profile
  • BAU support for lower complexity items such as reports and running internal processes
  • Running EOD and troubleshooting as needed, loading prices, familiar with Openlink troubleshooting steps, log viewer configurations, reruns, etc.
  • Connex message hospital troubleshooting and reprocessing is a plus
  • Worked on at least Openlink V18+
  • Some exposure to OpenJVS
  • Java knowledge as a foundation is required.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a directly related IT field.
  • 2+ years’ industry experience in Software Design and Development or deployment
  • Experience with one or more of the following technologies: C# .NET, Java, C++, Soap Webservices
  • Minimum 2-year experience with one or more of the ION products or another ETRM/CTRM
  • Experience in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting installations of enterprise software in client environments is preferred.
  • Experience with RDBMS such Oracle or MS SQL Server is required.
  • Experience with writing SQL scripts in Oracle or MS SQL
  • Experience with Interface implementation following industry standard integration patterns.
  • Fundamental networking knowledge
  • Ability to follow system deployment steps with little guidance from senior team members
  • Ability to follow design specifications with little guidance from senior resources.
  • Experience working with Integrated Development environments such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code
  • Experience with source control and continuous integration tools (GIT, TFS, Confluence, Bamboo) and issue tracking systems (Jira, NetSuite) is required.
  • Experience with office productivity tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
  • Strong understanding of relational database concepts
  • Strong Object-Oriented Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • For on-site consultants, ability to work onsite at client locations as needed.
  • Ability to work as part of a project team structure
  • Fast learner and self-starter
Responsibilities
  • Assume hands-on Center of Excellence (COE) duties for Openlink Endur and/or Findur throughout the engagement. Those include but not limited to, Business as Usual (BAU) support, static data maintenance, managing of client’s custom code and interfaces, running End of Day (EOD) activities, performing minor enhancements, fixes, and configuration of the system, liaising with ION’s Support Services team on core bugs or enhancements.
  • Attend Product trainings to gain knowledge of the system’s functionality, architecture, and technical components.
  • Gain proficiency in one or more business areas.
  • Follow documentation standards and resolution process flow for all deliverables.
  • Follow delivery methodology standards.
  • Track deliverables to estimates and deliver on time.
  • Keep Manager and engagement owner(s) informed regarding the status of assigned responsibilities.
  • Maintain full chargeability on client account(s) as assigned.
  • Travel to customer site to work on projects as needed.
  • Participate in requirements analysis, custom code development (design/configuration/testing) and provide support for the client’s business needs with some assistance from the team lead.
  • Gather and document technical requirements with guidance from lead, code to specifications.
  • Demonstrate strong reporting and development skills.
  • Adhere to ION’s best practices.
  • Participate in Product deployment and configuration at client site or ION Cloud with some assistance from the team lead.
  • Gather and document system requirements, test plans/results, and any other deliverables required by the engagement.
  • Gain proficiency in one or more technical area for the system (interfaces, deployment, performance tuning, database analysis, etc.).
  • Setup internal ION Product Environments for testing and validation as needed.
  • Some travel to client site may be required.
  • For EOD support, must overlap with US clients’ EOD run hours typically from 6pm to 11pm US Central Time.
  • For BAU support, must completely overlap EMEA CET hours and some US Eastern time coverage up to 12pm ET.

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 stands out by continuously acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through innovative automation technology.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$426.5M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

9%
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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.

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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