Tech Lead (Java), New York

Ion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Ion is looking for a Tech Lead in New York to drive innovative projects for major clients. You will lead product teams and ensure alignment between technology and business objectives. The role requires extensive experience, particularly in financial domains, and expertise in modern technologies including Java and cloud solutions.

With a salary range of $200,000 to $240,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional ready to take on leadership in tech implementation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, preferably in the financial domain.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams in product development environments.
• Proven experience in adopting and driving technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead product teams and translate vision into actionable tasks.
• Interface with senior technical and business stakeholders.
• Establish development processes and quality frameworks.

Skills

Java

Spring ecosystem

Distributed applications

Containerization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Azure

Job description

About Lab49

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, 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.

Tech Lead

The Tech Lead will play a critical role on key projects for Lab49 clients. Working in a collaborative and innovative project team, with direct client-facing interactions, you will have an opportunity to apply your skills and expertise to design innovative applications that solve complex problems and enhance performance and productivity at our marquee clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead product teams, making informed technical decisions and translating vision and strategy into actionable tasks.
• Interface with senior technical and business stakeholders to align technology solutions with business objectives.
• Establish efficient development processes, quality frameworks, and routine automation, utilizing modern tools to accelerate engineering.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Work with modern technologies including Java, the Spring ecosystem, databases, distributed applications, containerization, and deployments.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of modern cloud providers' capabilities, preferably Azure, and an understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud setups.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, preferably in the financial domain.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams in product development environments.
• Proven experience in adopting, justifying, and driving technical decisions.
• Strong understanding of efficient development processes, quality frameworks, and automation.
• Proficiency in Java, the Spring ecosystem, databases, and distributed applications.
• Experience with containerization and deployment technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

The base salary range is: Senior to Leadership level - $200,000 - $240,000. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance. Salary range disclosure as required by S9427A when hiring in New York. We offer a competitive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, paid holidays, a 401(k), and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, Commuter FSA, Family Building Benefits, and more. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.