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Hedge Funds

Permanent

Data Engineer

A leading systematic hedge fund is looking for a talented and motivated Data Engineer who will be responsible for playing a critical role in the successful operation of the core investmemt business by managing all data feeds into the trading strategies across multiple asset classes.
The firm have built a best-in-class data pipeline that allows them to ingest, process and distribute data across the Investment Management department. You will be leveraging this data pipeline heavily in your day-to-day to carry out a number of important tasks, including:
  • Understanding existing and new data products delivered by our data vendors and acting as a technical point of contact for them.
  • Writing Python code to translate these data products into a format that can be easily used by our trading systems.
  • Creating and maintaining automated tests to ensure that all data sets meet the high standards required by our quantitative strategies.
  • Actively supporting the day-to-day operation of our data pipelines by troubleshooting and resolving data-related issues to ensure the timely delivery of data to our trading teams.
  • This role also involves participating in team shift rotations, including out-of-hours on-call and early morning shifts.
Do you have what it takes?
  • A strong academic background in computer science, statistics, or a related field
  • At least 2 years of experience working as a Data Engineer in a similar environment
  • Proficiency in Python coding
  • A deep understanding of data pipelines and data engineering best practices
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality results
If you are a sharp and motivated Data Engineer who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please get in touch.

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