Lead Data Engineer - Multi Strategy Fund

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to oversee their data platform and develop critical data pipelines. This senior-level role requires a strong background in finance and over 8 years of relevant experience, providing opportunities for direct engagement with trading teams and mentorship roles.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of relevant experience in data engineering.
• Background in hedge funds or investment banking preferred.
• Experience working with market data vendors and traders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the data platform and build data pipelines.
• Interact directly with trading desks and team members.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage data workflow.

Skills

Data Engineering

Financial Data Analysis

Data Pipeline Development

Team Leadership

Education

Relevant Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Job description

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Lead Data Engineer - Multi Strategy Fund, Slough

Client:

Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Paragon is partnered with a global $12BN multi-strategy hedge fund focusing on event-driven, fixed income, macro, and equity long and short strategies. They have been a household name in the buy-side space for close to two decades.

This client is hiring a Lead Data Engineer for a core team to take ownership of their data platform and build data pipelines to parse a broad range of financial data sets into the firm. The role involves direct interaction with trading desks and wider teams.

This is a senior position, ideally suited for candidates with a hedge fund background and over 8 years of relevant experience.

The role offers exposure to market data vendors, communication with traders, and mentoring junior engineers.