Having a role in IT is a little like having a golden goose when it comes to a future-proof job.
Even with a tricky job market — a report by the McKinsey Global Institute estimated that automation will eliminate 73 million jobs by 2030 — roles in IT stand a good chance of evolving in tandem. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment in IT occupations will grow much faster than the national average from 2023 to 2033.
Built In found four IT technologists who were eager to share how their company supports their professional growth, job security and team culture.
Allwyn North America is a full-service lottery operator, supplier and business partner to North American lotteries.
What is your role on the IT team? What are your responsibilities?
I am employed as a senior infrastructure engineer at Allwyn Illinois LLC. My principal responsibilities involve the management of the office’s local network, which is comprised of Cisco Meraki equipment. I also oversee four virtual Palo Alto firewalls along with a Panorama appliance that is hosted in AWS. Furthermore, I supervise infrastructure configuration changes within Allwyn’s colocation data centers and manage multiple domain controller servers.
I actively engage in audit activities, which include the collection of evidence to demonstrate that Allwyn adheres to industry best practices and complies with regulatory requirements. Furthermore, I implement security patches for devices and systems in accordance with the recommendations provided by the security team.
How does your employer support IT professionals? What opportunities for learning and growth are offered? How does your team effectively work together?
Allwyn provides an exceptional learning and development program that fully funds training and certification exams. This initiative has inspired me to pursue a minimum of two professional certifications each year. Furthermore, I have the privilege of collaborating with a team of highly experienced engineers and security professionals, which has significantly contributed to my skill development, understanding of best practices and proficiency in troubleshooting techniques.
Why might someone want to join your company’s IT team? What routines, traditions and perks does your team offer?
Allwyn’s IT team offers a solid foundation of job security within the highly competitive IT industry. It is evident that an IT professional’s job security correlates with their experience, technical and professional competencies which facilitate the attainment of employment opportunities and career growth. Allwyn’s IT team provides a supportive environment where individuals can learn and collaborate with experienced professionals, fostering the development of skills that are invaluable to any organization.
The IT team actively promotes an organizational culture that encourages members to utilize paid time off to refresh and recuperate. Furthermore, it features a wellness reimbursement program designed to prioritize health by covering expenses for gym memberships and other health-related initiatives. Additionally, the hybrid work model affords employees the flexibility to dedicate time to their families.
ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC (AAC-USA) is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. We are a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional trading participants in the global financial market.
What is your role on the IT team? What are your responsibilities?
As a Java software developer, I am a part of a group known as market infrastructure, which is responsible for capturing and processing trade messages from various stock exchanges. The company is working on modernizing and globalizing technology, and our team is responsible for rewriting those applications. My responsibilities include developing new applications and ensuring they meet all requirements for a global clearing company.
How does your employer support IT professionals? What opportunities for learning and growth are offered? How does your team effectively work together?
ABN Amro Clearing USA LLC has several programs in place that help to support the growth of IT professionals. Currently, I am enrolled in a graduate program in Chicago pursuing an MBA and taking advantage of the firm’s generous tuition reimbursement program.
In addition to tuition reimbursement, employees can utilize a training budget to help them advance in their careers. This is all self-driven, allowing me to pick exactly which skills I want to improve on and select training or courses to help get me there.
Why might someone want to join your company’s IT team? What routines, traditions and perks does your team offer?
For my team, communication is very crucial for success. I work on a cross-regional team, with members living in the USA, Spain, London and Amsterdam. Initially, when we globalized, due to the time zone differences, staying up to date on projects was a challenge. We focused on improving communication, which resulted in the efficiency of the team improving.
We have all heard the stories of the companies where IT engineers are expected to work 60+ hour weeks. That is not the case here. We have achieved a great environment that allows for productivity and flexibility. While we have a hybrid work policy, it is easy to change which days you come into the office or which hours you work based on what best fits the business and your personal schedule.
Personally, I stick to a Tuesday through Thursday schedule for when I am in the office, but if I have an appointment one of those days, I can swap it for one of my work-from-home days easily. This level of flexibility has proven to be very popular with employees and helps us to achieve that great work-life balance.
NinjaTrader Group is a fintech company that provides software and brokerage services to help traders work smarter.
What is your role on the IT team? What are your responsibilities?
I’m a systems administrator on the NinjaTrader IT team, where I manage and support the backbone of our technical operations. My responsibilities include overseeing our network infrastructure and administering key SaaS platforms to ensure secure, reliable access for the organization.
In addition to daily operations, I lead and support infrastructure projects that improve performance, enhance security and streamline how our teams work.
How does your employer support IT professionals? What opportunities for learning and growth are offered? How does your team effectively work together?
NinjaTrader supports IT professionals by promoting continuous learning — whether through paid training, hands-on exposure to new tools or involvement in complex high-impact projects. There’s always room to grow and expand your skill set.
Our team operates with a strong sense of collaboration. Everyone is quick to jump in, share knowledge and work together to resolve issues efficiently. It’s a supportive environment where teamwork really drives success.
Why might someone want to join your company’s IT team? What routines, traditions and perks does your team offer?
Someone would want to join NinjaTrader’s IT team for the chance to work on meaningful, hands-on projects alongside a team that truly values collaboration, initiative and individual contributions. It’s a place where your ideas matter and your work makes a real impact.
The team also benefits from great perks like certification reimbursement, paid group training and a hybrid work environment that supports flexibility and work-life balance. It’s a supportive culture that encourages both personal and professional growth.
Inspira Financial provides health, wealth, retirement and benefits solutions that strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey.
What is your role on the IT team? What are your responsibilities?
I’m a senior IT operations administrator and a certified Salesforce administrator. Most of my work centers around our Salesforce platform. I manage and support the system to meet the needs of the business. That includes everything from user and data management to system configuration, reporting, security and troubleshooting. I also handle deployments and work with vendors on integrations and upgrades. A big part of my role is partnering with other teams to create solutions that move the business forward and helping teammates get up to speed on internal processes.
How does your employer support IT professionals? What opportunities for learning and growth are offered? How does your team effectively work together?
Inspira makes it easy to keep learning. There are tools, training and development programs to help us grow in our roles and take on new challenges. Whether you’re just starting out or more experienced, there are always opportunities to build new skills.
As a team, we work well together. We meet regularly to stay aligned, support each other when issues come up and keep communication open. There’s a shared respect and a real focus on solving problems together. That’s what makes the work rewarding.
Why might someone want to join your company’s IT team? What routines, traditions and perks does your team offer?
This is a team where people want to do great work and help each other succeed. The culture is supportive and there’s always room to grow. We solve hard problems, share wins and push each other to keep improving.
Some of the perks include a flexible hybrid schedule, Salesforce training and certification resources and time set aside for learning. If you’re looking for a team that values your voice and gives you space to grow, this is a great place to be.
