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Data Engineer - Systematic Trading, London

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Referment

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Referment has partnered with a systematic hedge fund that has recently opened a new role in their Data Engineering team.

Working directly with PMs, traders, and quants, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the data infrastructure that supports their research and trading strategies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the investment process as the company expands into new asset classes.

The role involves building and maintaining data pipelines for intraday and systematic trading desks, as well as developing frameworks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of datasets that influence the efficacy of their quantitative strategies.

The ideal candidate must have strong Python development skills and at least 4 years of experience working as a Data Engineer in financial markets.

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience building ETL/ELT pipelines using Python within financial markets (preferably for a systematic trading desk)
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases
  • In-depth knowledge of data streaming technologies like Kafka, S3, and Airflow
  • A degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field
  • Willingness to provide support and perform occasional on-call work as required

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