Data Engineer, Quant Research & Live Strategies

Newbridge; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative team environment

High autonomy and ownership

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Data Engineer to develop and maintain data systems that support quantitative research initiatives. In this high-ownership role, you will design and operate data pipelines, implement data quality measures, and collaborate with quantitative researchers. Ideal candidates hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field and possess strong expertise in Python and SQL. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of data-driven investment strategies.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with real-world datasets.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate data pipelines for diverse data sources.
• Implement data quality checks and lineage tracking.
• Profile new datasets and visualize potential applications.

Skills

Expert-level Python

SQL proficiency

Strong proficiency in additional language (C++, Java, Scala, Go)

Data modeling

Statistical methods application

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative STEM discipline

Tools

Spark

Airflow

Job description

A leading financial technology firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Data Engineer to develop and maintain data systems that support quantitative research initiatives. In this high-ownership role, you will design and operate data pipelines, implement data quality measures, and collaborate with quantitative researchers. Ideal candidates hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field and possess strong expertise in Python and SQL. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of data-driven investment strategies.