Data Operations Engineer (USA)

Trexquant Investment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Weekly company meals

Job summary

Trexquant Investment is seeking a Data Operations Engineer to monitor trading processes, optimize pipelines, and support CI/CD with a strong focus on Python and Linux. You will collaborate with research teams to deploy scripts and ensure robust quality controls across production systems.

The role emphasizes data-intensive development, fault-tolerant design, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with offices in Stamford and NYC.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Python and Linux.
• Experience with SQL is an advantage.
• Background in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Process-driven with strong attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Prior development experience in fault-tolerant distributed or data intensive applications.
• Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot trading processes with robust alerting systems.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain pipelines for data/alpha/strategy generation, testing and deployment.
• Establish and sustain quality control measures for scripts and applications; audit production lines.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement using data analysis and performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate records of production processes and generate regular performance reports.

Skills

Python

Linux

SQL

Education

Computer Science / Engineering degree

Job description

Trexquant is a growing systematic fund manager with a core team of highly accomplished technologists. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Data Operations Engineer with a strong operational focus to join our team. As a Data Operations Engineer, you will play a crucial role in monitoring and optimizing our trading processes, enhancing our development and deployment processes, and contributing to the overall efficiency and success of our operations.

Responsibilities:

(1) Operational Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Collaborate with teams to establish robust monitoring and alerting systems that provide real-time insights into the trading process status.
• Take a proactive approach to monitoring, promptly identifying and resolving operational issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.

(2) Continuous Integration and Deployment:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain pipelines dedicated to facilitating data/alpha/strategy generation, testing, and deployment procedures.
• Foster close collaboration with research teams to ensure the smooth deployment of scripts, promoting seamless integration of research findings into practical applications.

(3) Quality Control and Assurance:

• Establish and sustain quality control measures to ensure the consistency and robustness of scripts and applications.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of production lines to identify and rectify any quality-related issues promptly.

(4) Continuous Improvement Initiatives:

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the production process, driven by data analysis and performance metrics.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional improvement projects aimed at enhancing production efficiency and increasing overall output.

(5) Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of production processes, performance metrics, and quality control data.

• Generate regular reports and provide insights to management on production performance, trends, and improvement initiatives.

• Strong working knowledge of Python and Linux is a must.

• Experience working with SQL is an advantage.

• Prior development experience in fault-tolerant distributed or data intensive applications is a plus.

• Process-driven with strong attention to detail.

• Ability and willingness to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

• Background in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

• Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance.

• Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.

• PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your. dependents.

• Pre-tax commuter benefits.

• Weekly company meals.

Applications are open for both Stamford, CT and New York City offices.

The base salary range is $130,000–$200,000, depending on the candidate’s educational and professional background. Base salary is one component of Trexquant’s total compensation, which may also include a discretionary, performance-based bonus. This position is classified as overtime-exempt.

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.