Ion is seeking a Principal Tech Lead to play a critical leadership role on a key project for a strategic new Lab49 client. You will lead a team building modern digital products for buy side research analysts and portfolio managers, working in a collaborative cross-functional team with direct client-facing interactions.
What You'll Do
- Partner with our client to lead the design and build of a structured products trading UI using modern web development technology and techniques.
- Manage engineering deliverables and relationships with other key contributors to deliver great software.
- Design, document, and plan for the technical implementation and delivery of working software into production.
- Act as a hands-on engineer and architect to support ongoing project work, serving as a role model for project teams.
- Partner with client counterparts and stakeholders to maintain and build relationships, maintaining a commercial approach.
- Develop strong relationships with clients as a strategic partner and technical advisor, contributing to expanding our footprint and securing follow-on work.
- Partner with the Lab49 business development team to create and deliver compelling pitches, defining problems and presenting solutions.
- Contribute to the Interactive Practice (UI engineering team) by bringing your passion and opinionated view of what makes for great UI development.
- Assist in developing effective management skills and practices among line managers in the Engineering practice.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and building complex, commercial-grade software applications.
- 5+ years leading Agile teams.
- A primary engineering skillset focused on delivering user interfaces for digital products.
- Proven track record in effective leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Experience designing holistic technical solutions, managing integrations with third party services and APIs, and deploying applications into production.
- Experience managing project teams and interacting with clients in finance, consulting, or start-up environments.
- A passion for technology and innovation, staying informed about the latest industry trends.
- Experience with JavaScript and TypeScript, with modern frameworks specifically React (experience with Angular, Vue, or others is welcome).
- Experience with one or more cloud platforms with a working understanding of contemporary SDLC practices such as continuous delivery.
- Strong understanding of the value of testing, quality, continuous integration, source control, and code reviews.
Nice to Have
- Experience in capital markets, financial markets/products, or consulting.
- Experience working in wealth management, specifically structured products.
- Exposure to end-to-end trading workflows.
- Backend engineering experience, ideally with .NET, Java, and/or Python.
- Experience working with common financial products such as Bloomberg, Symphony, or other tools commonly used in a finance context such as Salesforce or Databricks.
Technical Stack
- JavaScript, TypeScript
- React, Angular, Vue
- .NET, Java, Python
- Cloud platforms
Team & Environment
Work in a collaborative cross-functional project team with Product and UX experts from Lab49 and the client. You will report to the Interactive Practice Head.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $190,000 - $230,000
- Discretionary bonus
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Commuter FSA
- Family Building Benefits
Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy.
