Data Engineer - Systematic Trading (Ref: 5531a)

We are seeking a Data Engineer to build and maintain the data infrastructure for research and trading strategies in a systematic hedge fund environment. You will work with PMs, traders and quants to develop data pipelines for intraday and systematic trading desks, ensure data accuracy and integrity, and support quantitative strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines for intraday and systematic trading desks.
• Develop frameworks to guarantee accuracy and integrity of datasets used in quantitative strategies.
• Collaborate with PMs, traders and quants to understand data needs and deliver robust data infrastructure.
• Maintain Python-based data engineering solutions; participate in on-call support as required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building ETL/ELT pipelines using Python in financial markets (ideally for a systematic trading desk).
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• In-depth knowledge of data streaming technologies (Kafka, S3, Airflow).
• Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• Willingness to do support and occasional on-call work as required.

Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. Location: London, United Kingdom.