Software Developer & Data Engineer - Elite Data Development Group - Hedge Fund (Hybrid)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An emergent Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund is seeking a talented Software Developer & Data Engineer to join their innovative team in London. This role focuses on creating advanced Big Data solutions for capturing and processing large datasets, working closely with Trading and Quant Research teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Python, ETL/ELT pipelines, and SQL, with opportunities for mobility within the organization to explore various asset classes and roles in Quant Development and Tech Leadership. Join a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact the firm's success.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of Data Engineering and Software Engineering experience.
• Expertise in Python and strong SQL skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced Big Data solutions.
• Develop ETL / ELT data pipelines and frameworks.

Skills

Python

ETL / ELT Pipelines

SQL

Pandas

Cloud (AWS preferred)

C#

C++

Rust

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

My client is an emergent Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund. Post onboarding a number of new Trading desks across both the Systematic HFT and Discretionary businesses, they're now looking to hire an experienced Software Engineer / Data Engineer to work closely with Trading, Quant Research, and parallel Technology teams.

This environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative, suited to individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, able to work autonomously and as part of a rapidly expanding group.

Your focus will be the design, building, and implementation of advanced Big Data solutions to enable the capture, ingestion, storage, and provision of Terabyte-sized Alternate Datasets. Tools you'll create include:

• ETL / ELT Data Pipelines and Frameworks
• APIs
• Data Store

Candidate's suitable for this role, will ideally have

• 3-8 years of blended Data Engineering and Software Engineering skills, including ETL / ELT pipelines for high throughput (and low latency data)
• Expertise in Python, including object-oriented Python
• In-depth understanding of Pandas
• Strong SQL skills, with experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MongoDB, Redis, etc.
• Cloud experience with major vendors, AWS preferred
• Experience with C#, C++, Rust is desirable but not essential

What you'll gain (Skills and Mobility)

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the mechanics of buy-side trading
• Gain thorough knowledge of traditional and emerging asset classes including equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, and digital assets
• Mobility is strongly promoted by the partners, offering opportunities to move to other locations such as NAM, APAC, and other parts of Europe; previous candidates have moved internally to roles in Quant Development, ML Development, and Tech Leadership in Data.