Job Description Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button. ION SME London | Hybrid | Contract Up to £1000 per day - Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced End-to-End ION Subject Matter Expert to lead the design, implementation, integration and support of a global ION trading platform within a Front Office Investment Banking environment. This is a hands-on role requiring deep expertise across the full ION ecosystem, working closely with Front Office users, development teams, infrastructure, vendors and business stakeholders to deliver strategic platform enhancements and maintain a highly available electronic trading environment. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical SME for the end-to-end ION platform across multiple business areas. Lead the architecture, design and implementation of new ION environments and platform enhancements. Own technical delivery for ION-related projects, upgrades, migrations and strategic initiatives. Design and implement integrations between ION and internal/external trading systems. Support the complete trade life cycle from order capture through execution, confirmations and downstream processing. Provide technical leadership during production releases, upgrades and disaster recovery activities. Troubleshoot complex production issues across Front Office trading applications. Work closely with traders, developers, infrastructure teams and third-party vendors to resolve business-critical issues. Define best practices, standards and operational procedures for the ION platform. Produce High-Level and Low-Level Design documentation, architecture diagrams and technical documentation. Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across the wider application support and engineering teams. Required Experience Extensive experience supporting and delivering the ION Trading Platform within Investment Banking. Strong understanding of Front Office Fixed Income trading environments. Proven experience delivering end-to-end ION implementations and platform integration. Experience with ION architecture, deployment and platform configuration. Strong knowledge of electronic trading connectivity and market infrastructure. Experience integrating ION with internal trading platforms and external market venues. Strong understanding of the complete trade life cycle and Straight Through Processing (STP). Experience leading complex technical projects from design through production. xwwtmva Strong stakeholder management skills across Front Office, Technology and Business teams. Technical Skills: ION Trading Platform, ION MMI, ION MDATA, PXE, Trading Tools, VMO/VMQ, RFP Gateway, STP Server, Linux, SQL/Sybase, TCL Scripting, FIX Protocol, Bloomberg, Tradeweb, MarketAxess, BrokerTec, MTS, JIRA, Git
ION SME/Application Support Engineer employer: Hunter Bond
Hunter Bond is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, team members benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside a talented, low-ego team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology in trading systems.
