ION Group

Senior Data Engineer, New York

New York, New York, United States

$140,000 – $210,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Not specified
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $140,000 - $210,000 (Base salary range, dependent on experience and level)

The Role: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in data engineering technologies, experience with market and credit counterparty risk platforms, and a solid understanding of the financial services sector. If you thrive in a collaborative, agile environment and excel at building scalable, high-performance data platforms, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, code, test, configure, and modify software for the functional delivery of platforms and solutions using programming languages and development methodologies.
  • Design, develop, test, debug, and implement platforms, solutions, software tools, and utilities to ensure acceptable performance and service levels.
  • Build and manage automated delivery pipelines for platforms and solutions using source control, infrastructure as code, and continuous integration practices.
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, logging, and tracing to ensure the durability, availability, and performance of platforms and solutions.
  • Collaborate with the Data Warehouse Architect to ensure successful platform strategies.
  • Design and optimize scalable data pipelines using technologies like Airflow, Snowflake, and AWS cloud services.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to ensure platforms meet both business and technical requirements.
  • Produce technical documentation, including testing, training, and delivery artifacts.

Requirements

  • Experience: 8+ years of experience delivering data-centric platforms with large datasets, fast SLAs, and high data quality standards.
  • Market & Credit Counterparty Risk Platforms: Proven experience with market and credit counterparty risk platforms (mandatory).
  • Programming Skills: Advanced proficiency in Python.
  • Cloud Technologies: Strong experience with AWS, Airflow, and Snowflake.
  • Agile Environment: Comfortable working in an agile delivery environment.
  • CI/CD: Self-sufficient in a CI/CD environment, with hands-on experience automating deployments.
  • Code Quality: Proven ability to contribute as an individual, including reviewing pull requests and ensuring quality code.
  • Troubleshooting: Experience troubleshooting and debugging simple to complex issues.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.

Company Information

Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the i

Skills

Data Engineering
Market Risk Platforms
Credit Counterparty Risk Platforms
Financial Services
Agile
Scalable Data Platforms
Data Pipelines
Airflow
Snowflake
AWS
Source Control
Infrastructure as Code
Continuous Integration
Monitoring
Alerting
Logging
Tracing
Technical Documentation

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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