Data Engineer- Global Alternative Investment Fund Manager | London, UK

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-asset fund in London seeks a Data Engineer to enhance their data platform. This role involves developing, testing, and maintaining systems while collaborating with front office and technology teams. Candidates should be proficient in SQL, Python, and Apache Spark, with a strong educational background in computer science.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Strong emphasis on professional development

Generous benefits package including healthcare and pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a data specialist role with a passion for data.
• Demonstrable work experience using SQL, Python, and Apache Spark.
• Comfortable with project ownership from start to completion.

Responsibilities

• Development, testing, and maintenance of the data platform.
• Ensure availability, reliability, and integrity of data.
• Solve real-world data challenges across multiple asset classes.

Skills

SQL

Python

Apache Spark

Education

Minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Data Engineer- Global Alternative Investment Fund Manager

Summary:

This is a leading multi-asset fund focused on global macro asset classes to generate uncorrelated returns. Technology here is highly valued and they're looking to grow the team with a highly skilled Data Engineer in London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, testing, and maintenance of the data platform, ensuring the availability, reliability, and integrity of data. This highly impactful role offers the opportunity to build relationships directly with the front office and technology teams.

You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of data types with significant opportunities to master different practices, tools and skills. You'll draw on your knowledge and insight to solve interesting real-world data challenges across multiple asset classes.

If you're enthusiastic about all aspects of data, and can communicate complex data concepts in a relatable way, we would encourage you to apply!

Requirements:

• Experience in a data specialist role, a passion for working with data and helping stakeholders
• Highly proficient in SQL, Python and Apache Spark with demonstrable work experience using these tools in a production context
• Comfortable with ownership of projects from start through to completion
• Minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science - or a related field - from a Russell Group university (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Databricks and Microsoft Azure experience is a plus
• Financial Services experience a bonus, but is not essential

Benefits:

• Thrive in a collaborative working environment, where everyone can significantly impact the team and wider organization
• Dynamic and integrated team of brilliant technologists
• Strong emphasis on professional and personal development
• Generous benefits package - on-site facilities, healthcare, dental, pension, etc.

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If you think you are a strong candidate for the role and would like further info, please contact:

Tom Brown
[e-mail]
[phone]
linkedin.com/in/thomas-brown-196a29103

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