FIX Connectivity Engineer

ION; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ION is seeking a FIX Connectivity Engineer to join its global operations team. The role involves onboarding and maintaining services for clients using ION's FIX Network, providing support, and managing multiple projects. The position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong analytical skills and a passion for technology in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with UNIX or Linux.
• Eagerness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement new application-level connections for ION's FIX network.
• Analyse and certify new clients and services using the FIX protocol.
• Provide third-line support to ION Support and manage project tasks.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

UNIX

Linux

SQL

Job description

The Role

The FIX Connectivity Engineer works as part of a global operations team responsible for onboarding and maintaining services for buy-side and sell-side clients on ION’s FIX Network at the application level. These clients use both ION trading solutions and third-party OMS/EMS solutions. The engineer interacts directly with clients and external vendors in a fast-paced environment, managing tasks ranging from small daily requests to larger multi-team projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implement new application-level connections between clients on the ION network.
2. Analyse, implement, and certify new clients and services on the ION network using the FIX protocol.
3. Liaise with clients, third-party vendors, and internal teams regarding FIX-based projects.
4. Provide third-line support to the ION Support department.
5. Participate in team shift patterns and assist with weekend work and out-of-hours escalations when required.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Demonstrable strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills for problem-solving.
• Initiative, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize conflicting requirements.
• Teamwork skills and the ability to take responsibility for individual work.
• Ability to follow detailed processes and procedures.
• Eagerness to learn new skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interacting confidently with internal and external clients.
• Experience with UNIX or Linux.
• Experience with SQL or other database management systems.
• Knowledge of financial markets.

About Us

We are a diverse group of innovators providing trading and workflow automation software, analytics, and consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we have experienced significant growth by uniting some of the top financial technology companies worldwide.

• Over 2,000 leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions for managing cash, banking, supply chains, trading, and risk.
• Over 800 leading banks and broker-dealers utilize our electronic trading platforms for global financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly growing and dynamic organization with 13,000 employees across more than 40 cities worldwide. Our expanding global presence, innovative products, and over 40,000 customers offer an exceptional career experience. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected characteristic.