--- title: 'Lead DevOps Engineer, New York at ION Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/lead-devops-engineer-new-york-ion-group-new-york-q41c9tge1ryd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Lead DevOps Engineer, New York at ION Group - **Company:** ION Group - **Location:** New York, NY - **Compensation:** $180k–$210k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ion/584dbed8-5035-43fd-947f-db55d6e7d903 ## Job description Lab49 – Software Engineering /Full-Time /On-Site Lab49 is an award-winning specialist consultancy that creates bespoke technology in partnership with the most important companies in finance. We were founded in 2002 to bring Silicon Valley solutions to Wall Street’s door. Since then, we have worked on successive waves of technological change, including distributed computing, high-speed automation, enterprise UX and digital distribution (for which Lab49 was among the first significant practices established on Wall Street), DevOps, cloud and data science. Today, we are an established partner in financial markets, having delivered hundreds of projects for clients including all the world’s tier-one investment banks and many of the largest buy-side firms globally. Being part of Lab49 means bringing your drive and creativity into an environment where your contributions will make immediate impact. Engineers will work in cross functional teams, consulting directly with our clients, shaping not only technical solutions to business problems but delivering them into production. Lab49 is looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer who can help build enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure. Working in a collaborative and innovative project team, with direct enterprise client-facing interactions, you will have an opportunity to apply your skills and expertise to design sophisticated solutions that solve client challenges and enhance outcomes for them and their clients. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with Product and UX experts from Lab49and our client. In addition to the Lab49 project team, you will collaborate with client product and engineering stakeholders to guide the discovery and build phase of an exciting new initiative. Responsibilities: - Lead the architecture, design, development, and deployment of DevOps workflows to support cloud-native applications and enterprise-grade infrastructure. - 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 that align with technical priorities. - Champion the adoption of robust cloud architecture, DevOps best practices, and emerging cloud technologies. - Break down complex technical problems into effective, elegant solutions to drive client success. - Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to development teams, fostering cloud competencies and a culture of continuous improvement. - Drive teams to deliver outcomes by prioritizing work, managing dependencies, and ensuring stakeholder alignment throughout the process. - Effectively bring client stakeholders along in the journey, ensuring they are informed, engaged, and supportive of the technical direction. - Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment. - Define, document, and drive best practices for application deployment, infrastructure maintenance, and cloud service management. - Lead the evaluation and implementation of new cloud tools and technologies. Required Skills and Experience: - 12+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps engineering, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or senior engineering role. - Expertise with infrastructure-as-code tooling, particularly Terraform, to build scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure. - 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 a deep understanding of container technologies like Docker (Kubernetes experience is a plus). - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools. - Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams on architecture, features, and complex problem-solving. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and interact effectively with clients and diverse technical teams. - Strong grasp of software design patterns, development methodologies, and agile practices. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. Desired Skills: - Experience with CloudFormation, CDK, Helm, and other infrastructure automation tools. - Familiarity with migrating legacy applications to the cloud and modernizing existing systems. - Deep understanding of cloud security concepts and tools, including AWS IAM, HashiCorp Vault, CyberArk, etc. - Experience with cloud data services like AWS Aurora, DynamoDB, and other database technologies. - Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, JavaScript, Python, Go; Python preferred). - Expertise with Serverless Architectures and AWS Lambda. - Hands-on exposure to AI infrastructure tooling such as AWS Bedrock, LLM gateways, token cost management, and AWS AgentCore. - Familiarity with AI agent frameworks such as LangChain. - Experience using AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor. - Awareness of emerging concepts like context engineering and AI-driven SDLC." Lab49 is a specialist strategy, design, and technology consulting company dedicated to the financial services industry. We were founded in 2002 to fill a need in the Financial Technology marketplace for high-end execution and reliable delivery of technology projects. Our consultants are experts in strategy, user experience, architecture, engineering, and delivery management. We combine knowledge of the latest trends in technology with deep domain expertise to deliver innovative solutions with accelerated time-to-market. We have office hubs in Midtown Manhattan, Washington DC, London, Budapest, New Delhi and Sydney. 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 individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. ## About ION Group ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ION Group delivers mission-critical trading, treasury, and workflow automation software to financial institutions, corporations, central banks, and governments. - **Entity Type**: Private (privately held, with venture funding rounds) - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom - **Founded**: 1998 (per Crunchbase and LinkedIn) / 1999 (per Wikipedia) - **Founders**: Andrea Pignataro ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Financial technology (trading & risk management, treasury, capital markets software) - **Target customers**: B2B – banks, asset managers, hedge funds, central banks, corporates, and governments - **Mission/purpose**: “We help our customers do more, faster and better than before” by combining automation with a strategic view of the industries they serve. ## Products & Services (Source: [crunchbase.com](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ion-group)) - **Openlink**: Treasury and risk management platform for commodity-intensive organizations (real-time cash management, FX, derivatives trading). - **City Financials**: Pre-configured treasury and risk management solution for multinational corporations. - **Treasura**: SaaS-based treasury management system for advanced cash management. - **Reval TS**: Liquidity management system for banks (cash concentration, visibility, interest calculations). - **ETRM/CTRM Solutions**: Energy and commodity trading and risk management solutions. - **XTP Execution**: Integrated cleared derivatives trading solution (order management, execution, connectivity). - **Fidessa, Dealogic, Acuris, Allegro**: Acquired platforms covering equities, derivatives, M&A data, and capital markets analytics. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metrics**: - **Annual Revenue**: $3.3B (per LinkedIn – source: [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/iongroup)) - **Total Funding**: $400M (venture round in May 2016) + €35M (venture round in June 2004) – source: [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/iongroup) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No lead investors explicitly named; early rounds from undisclosed sources. Key partners include financial institutions using its platforms. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: 2,944 (LinkedIn, +1.7% YoY) vs. 13,000+ (careers page – discrepancy likely due to different reporting methods). - Major acquisitions: Dash Financial Technologies (2021), Clarus Financial Technology (2021), Broadway Technology (2020), Acuris ($1.8B, 2019), Prelios S.p.A. ($1.5B, 2023), Fidessa (£1.5B, 2018), Allegro (2019), Dealogic (2017). - Never sold a business since founding (Wikipedia). - Operates in 18+ countries, 84 offices globally. ## Competitive Advantages - **Breadth of mission-critical software**: Covers the full trade lifecycle (pre-trade, execution, risk, treasury, post-trade) for multiple asset classes. - **Acquisition-driven expansion**: Absorbed market leaders in different niche verticals, creating a unified platform with deep domain expertise. - **Long-term ownership mentality**: Founder Andrea Pignataro has never sold a business, signaling stability and commitment. - **High switching costs**: Clients rely on ION for core financial operations; replacing systems is extremely difficult. - **Global scale**: 13,000+ employees, 84 offices, presence in 46 countries (LinkedIn breakdown). ## Strategic Focus - **Automation & AI**: Investing heavily in research and development to “shape the future of automation” (company website). - **Expansion into asset management**: Acquisition of Prelios (2023) and Clarus (2021) signals push into real estate and derivatives analytics. - **Graduate development programs**: Launching programs in Pisa, Trento, and other locations to build talent pipeline. - **Resilience after ransomware attack**: In Feb 2023, LockBit ransomware hit ION’s derivatives platform; clients faced disruptions but systems were restored within weeks. The company continues to focus on security and compliance. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “visionary innovators” with a “positive culture of continuous improvement.” Emphasis on community and collaboration. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Some roles are hybrid (e.g., Milan-based positions); many are office-based depending on location. The careers page lists full-time and hybrid options. - **Notable perks**: Graduate development programs, global mobility across 84 offices, exposure to mission-critical financial systems. - **Engineering culture**: Large technical team (1,060+ in technical roles), with focus on React, DevOps, cloud engineering, and AI. Recent open positions include Senior Web UI Developer, iOS Engineer, and AI Engineer. - **Growth trajectory**: Rapid scaling through acquisitions and organic hiring; opportunities to work on cutting-edge fintech products. - **Diverse locations**: Offices in London, New York, Noida, Budapest, Chisinau, Milan, Mexico City, and more. ## Sources 1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/iongroup) – Employee count, revenue, funding, acquisitions, workforce breakdown 2. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion_Group) – Founding, founders, acquisition history, ransomware attack 3. [crunchbase.com](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ion-group) – Products, funding, overview 4. [iongroup.com](https://iongroup.com/careers/) – Careers page, open positions, company values 5. 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