Principal Manager, (Portfolio Data Services) – Core Tech

AAA Global; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

D. E. Shaw India in Hyderabad / Gurugram is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Portfolio Data Service team.

You will lead the development of scalable core infra-structure and hosting portfolio data sets used across firmwide applications. Manage big data optimization and ensure high-quality libraries while coordinating cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in core software development, strong Python skills, and proven people management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience
• 7–10 years of core software development experience with strong coding, debugging, and big data interest
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
• Solid understanding of software development principles, data structures, design patterns, and robust analytical skills in an agile setting
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management along with written and verbal communication
• Ability to translate complex data into understandable results and deliver independently
• At least 1 year of people and team management, leading a team of at least 2 members
• Familiarity with financial markets is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple business teams to research data needs and design robust libraries and applications
• Develop scalable, high-performing core infra-structure for firmwide portfolio data sets
• Optimize big data processing and ensure code quality in an agile environment
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage projects and delivery
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members and drive execution
• Partner with business groups to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Skills

Python

Big data

Software dev

Agile

Stakeholder Mgmt

Team management

Communication

Independent delivery

Education

Bachelors in CS

Masters in CS

Tools

Git

Spark

Hadoop

Linux

Job description

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than

$65 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2025, and offices in North America, Europe, and

Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful

investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff.

We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of

companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are currently seeking an engineering manager to join our Portfolio Data Service team at D.

E. Shaw India in Hyderabad / Gurugram . This team is dedicated to the development and design

of scalable, high-performing core infra-structure as well as hosting critical firmwide portfolio

data sets, for various business groups' consumption. The team's aim is to stay cutting edge on

technology and provide data solutions for needs revolving around firmwide portfolio data sets.

Besides data, at the core, the infra will also be built in a generic way and would be offered

standalone as well.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

As a valued member of our team, you will work closely with multiple business teams to

research various data needs, design, maintain, and develop robust libraries as well as the

application, that could act the as the central storage for various firmwide portfolio data sets

(Trades, Positions, PnL and friends) for various business applications use cases within DESCO.

You will handle big data optimization, design scalable libraries, and ensure quality. You will also

handle project execution in an agile environment, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and

gain exposure to the business and technology in a leading financial firm. Finally, you will also be

responsible for people and project management as a key part of the job role.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate should hold.

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or master's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience


• 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in core software development, with strong coding and debugging abilities, and an interest towards big data


• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages


• Understanding of software development principles, quantitative abilities, data structures, problem-solving and knowledge of design patterns and robust analytical skills with an ability to work in an agile environment


• The candidate should possess strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills along with effective written and verbal communication abilities


• The candidate should be capable of independent project execution, including the ability to translate complex data into understandable results


• Ability to operate with focus, discipline, and minimal supervision along with attention to detail and ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams


• At least 1 year of people and team management experience, having led a team of at least 2 members

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with financial markets will be an added advantage