£100K/yr to £120K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Data Engineer

Posted by Understanding Recruitment.

Senior Data Engineer

Python, SQL, Big Data Frameworks

London, Geneva, Dubai - 4x a week (no flex)

£110-120,000 + bonus

Seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join a company specialising in quantitative trading and investment management. This role is pivotal in building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports their cutting-edge trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and manage scalable data pipelines.
  • Integrate data from various sources and develop ETL processes.
  • Optimize database systems for high performance.
  • Work with data scientists and analysts to meet data needs.
  • Automate data processing tasks to enhance efficiency.
  • Implement data security measures and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Requirements:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field from a top uni.

Proven experience as a Data Engineer in the financial services or hedge fund industry.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL.
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Knowledge of big data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
  • Understanding of financial markets and trading systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to contribute to innovative trading solutions in a dynamic and supportive environment.

If you are passionate about data engineering and have the required skills, apply now to be considered!