Our client is seeking an experienced Data Production Engineer. They are offering the opportunity to work in a new and rapidly growing organization within a leading global hedge fund. Their team is at the forefront of big data and leveraging cutting edge tools and techniques. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with html parsing / xpath manipulation / Web data extraction.
Key job responsibilities include:
- Data Collection, Cleansing and Processing
- Design, development, and deployment of new and existing components pertaining to research and data.
- Evaluation and data modeling for new data sources.
- Collaboration with the research and trading teams.
- Serve as a core committer and eventual library maintainer
- Build Quality assurance checks to detect anomalies in data.
Suggested skills/experience:
- 1-5 years experience in data production / analysis
- Very strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to demonstrate prior delivery in a demanding and fast paced environment.
- Prior experience in finance / financial services is NOT necessary
- Obsessive attention to detail
- Understanding of common sources of data issues
- Comfortable with html parsing / xpath manipulation / Web data extraction
- Experience in Linux / Shell scripting
- Experience programming in Python and/or R
- Experience programming in NodeJs / JavaScript a plus
- Experience with SQL (MSSQL/RedShift) / NoSQL (e.g., Mongo, Cassandra) a plus
Education:
- Bachelor degree in a technical field (e.g., CS, Engineering, Physics, Math, Finance, Economics)
If you would like to be considered for the position of Data Production Engineer, or wish to discuss the role further then please leave your details below. Your resume will be held in confidence until you connect with a member of our team.
