Data Engineer - Graph Database Expert

Data Engineer - Graph Database Expert

ABOUT CFM

Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.
We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The CFM Data team is responsible for sourcing, curating and providing reference data for CFM as the standardized language used across all departments from research to trading. Reference data and the systems that hold them are heavily involved in every single trade that goes out at CFM. Continuous innovation within this reference data platform is key to enable CFM to scale with the rapidly growing universe of market data and implement even more complex trading models.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic and autonomous Senior Data Engineer to join a group within Data that aims to bring an innovative approach to consume our reference data.

The underlying platform is designed to enable our quant research team to explore more complex trading models and the proposed role is pivotal in developing these capabilities within CFM.

Part of this Data group you will be responsible for:

• designing, developing and maintaining data pipelines that feed this platform
• operating the platform and providing end user support
• participating in brainstorming with quant research team, helping to build the roadmap
• partnering with researchers to implement new use cases
• collaborating with other data teams to integrate the platform into CFM's technological ecosystem
• building tools and abstraction for streamlining the use of this new platform

The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of both development and operations with a desire to be at the forefront. Candidate should feel comfortable in taking end to end ownership of their work and be proactive in a fast-moving collaborative setup.

• 5+ years of industry experience, preferably as a data engineer on the platform side
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Strong cloud data system design skills
• Proven experience leveraging graph databases (Neo4j, Neptune, Memgraph...)
• Proven experience building and operating modern data pipelines (Airflow, Spark, Kafka, Athena, Docker, Apache Iceberg...) with observability in mind (Grafana, Datadog, CloudWatch...)
• Comfortable with Gitlow, CI/CD, IaaC and Cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS)
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, with a commitment to professional development and continuous learning
• Proficient in both French and English

Bonus:

• Familiarity with Linux
• Experience in a quant fund
• Programming skills in Java or Rust

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.
CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.