Data Operations Engineer (USA)

Trexquant Investment LP; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus bonus

Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment

Full health, dental and vision insurance for you and dependents

Pre‑tax commuter benefits

Weekly company meals

Job summary

Trexquant Investment LP is seeking a skilled Data Operations Engineer in Stamford, CT. In this pivotal role, you'll monitor and optimize trading processes, enhance development and deployment workflows, and drive continuous improvement within the organization. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of Python and Linux, alongside experience with SQL. The company offers competitive salary and benefits like full health insurance coverage and weekly meals, fostering a casual and friendly work environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to establish monitoring and alerting systems.
• Develop and maintain pipelines for data generation, testing, and deployment.
• Establish quality control measures for scripts and applications.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain records and generate reports on production performance.

Skills

Python

Linux

SQL

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Background in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

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. If you are passionate about optimizing operational workflows, ensuring system reliability, and driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer