ION Group

Lead DevOps Engineer, New York

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates are required to have 8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and automation, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role. Expertise with infrastructure-as-code tooling, particularly Terraform, is essential, along with extensive experience architecting, designing, and deploying cloud-native applications with a strong focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS). In-depth knowledge of AWS cloud services and experience with container technologies like Docker (with Kubernetes experience being a plus) are also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Lead DevOps Engineer will lead the architecture, design, development, and deployment of DevOps workflows to support cloud-native applications and enterprise-grade infrastructure. They will automate development and operational workflows using tools like Terraform, GitLab/GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify, etc., collaborate with team leadership and cross-functional technologists to design and implement enterprise DevOps solutions, champion the adoption of robust cloud architecture and DevOps best practices, break down complex technical problems into effective solutions to drive client success, provide guidance and mentorship to development teams, drive teams to deliver outcomes by prioritizing work and ensuring stakeholder alignment, effectively bring client stakeholders along in the journey, communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, define and drive best practices for application deployment and cloud service management, and lead the evaluation and implementation of new cloud tools and technologies.

Skills

Terraform
GitLab
GitHub
Jenkins
SonarQube
Fortify
Cloud Architecture
DevOps Best Practices
Cloud Technologies
Automation
Infrastructure as Code
Client Communication
Technical Leadership
Mentorship

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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