Data Center Engineer - DASH at ION Group

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, Capital Markets, TradingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of experience as a Data Center, Systems, or Infrastructure Engineer
Strong automation skills with Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools
Experience with Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) environments
Understanding of low-latency networking, colocation facilities, and capital markets infrastructure
Familiarity with virtualization and containerization (VMware, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes)
Excellent troubleshooting skills in production environments
Strong documentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage and support physical and virtual infrastructure across multiple data centers supporting ultra-low latency trading systems
Design and implement infrastructure automation using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Python scripting
Maintain and optimize systems for high availability, low latency, and fault tolerance
Collaborate with network, systems, and trading technology teams to ensure seamless platform operations
Perform capacity planning, monitoring, and performance tuning across production and disaster recovery environments
Develop monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as Zabbix, Prometheus, or Grafana
Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for infrastructure-related issues
Support change management and documentation best practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AnsibleTerraformPythonLinuxRHELCentOSUbuntuVMwareKVMDockerKubernetesZabbixPrometheusGrafanalow-latency networking

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for the Data Center Engineer role?

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, plus 5+ years of experience as a Data Center, Systems, or Infrastructure Engineer.

What key technical skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need strong automation skills with Python, Ansible, Terraform or similar, experience with Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu), and familiarity with virtualization/containerization like VMware, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Data Center Engineer position remote or on-site?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Data Center Engineer role?

A strong candidate has proven experience in high-performance trading or capital markets datacenters, excellent troubleshooting in production, strong documentation and communication skills, plus preferred experience in electronic trading infrastructure, colocation facilities like Equinix, and DevOps pipelines.

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

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 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 automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$426.5MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

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

Risks

Complexity in consolidating trading platforms may lead to operational inefficiencies.

US Treasury market's clearing mandate could impose significant compliance costs.

Potential global tariffs by Trump administration may disrupt ION's global operations.

Differentiation

ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.

The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.

ION Group constantly innovates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Upsides

Increased demand for automation drives innovation in AI-driven trading platforms.

The rise of DeFi creates opportunities for blockchain integration in financial services.

Growing importance of ESG criteria pushes adoption of efficient reporting tools.

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