2280 Platform Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.

Job Title: Platform Engineer I

Location: Downtown, Cincinnati, OH

Years of Experience: 3+

CONTRACT TO HIRE - Must be able to convert to FTE w/o sponsorship

TOP SKILLS:

  Must Have

• Commodities
• Platform Engineering
• Swap Dealer (SDR) Compliance

Nice To Have

• Cappitech
• Kiodex

What You’ll Do

Evaluate, design and implement technology solutions to build and progress technology strategies with a line of business. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting third party, purchased software aligned with the Capital Markets Commodities and Swap Data Repository (SDR) lines of business. Will have responsibility to work with vendor to understand upcoming changes, how the software fits into the technology roadmap and design plans to ensure business continuity and effectiveness. Will develop an understanding of the banks systems, how they are configured, how we need to reconfigure to meet the changes. Aligned to an agile squad and will work closely with the product owner to ensure user stories are defined appropriately to develop effective technology solutions. In this role the incumbent will be taking coaching and guidance from more senior platform engineers or others who have a deeper company and systems knowledge.

All employees are responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensuring that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. Operating within the Bank's risk appetite, you will achieve results while consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

· Liaison with software vendor(s) such as FIS and S&P for systems utilized by the Capital Markets Commodities and Swap Dealer Compliance lines of business, including Kiodex and Cappitech.

· Stay abreast of upcoming changes and enhancements in vendor’s software and how those changes will impact the business.

· Assists with the line of business (or in support of a more senior Platform Engineer) to help design solutions to incorporate software changes and effectively works with business partners to ensure effective implementation.

· Seek to gain full understanding of the business technology roadmap and make recommendations on continued utilization or elimination of current third party software solutions.

· Implement and maintain new features and capabilities while continuously improving the quality of our technical products and services.

· Follow industry and organizational best practices and standards, and participate in company communities of practice to continuously refine and communicate them. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

· Help achieve operational excellence by automating processes and creating maintainable, supportable, and testable solutions.

· Keep up with technology trends and innovations in your field(s) of practice.

· Provide operational support and troubleshooting for your team’s products and services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

· Three+ years of engineering or other IT work experience relevant to the position.

· Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

· Willingness to work in a highly-collaborative environment.

· Technical skills per the specific position’s requirements.

· Understanding of IT security best practices.

· Expertise in commodities trading platforms and swap dealer compliance requirements.

· Experience with Kiodex, Cappitech, and other Capital Markets IT platforms preferred.

What You’ll Get

SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• You’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!