Senior Data Engineer – Front Office Data Platform - Leading Hedge Fund

Mondrian Alpha
London
15 hours ago
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My client, a highly prestigious hedge fund, is seeking a Data Engineer to join their Data Platform team in London.


Embedded within a high-performing and collaborative data function, you will play a key role in designing, building and enhancing a best-in-class data platform that supports front-office decision making across multiple asset classes. Working closely with investment professionals, technology teams and data stakeholders, you will help drive data quality, accessibility and scalability across a complex, business-critical environment.


This is an opportunity to take ownership of data pipelines, architecture and automation initiatives, whilst contributing to the evolution of modern data practices and governance frameworks. You will be instrumental in identifying opportunities to improve data workflows, enhance data quality monitoring and support the ongoing build-out of a strategic data platform.


The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data engineering, with advanced proficiency in SQL and Python, alongside exposure to large-scale data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark. You should have a solid understanding of data architecture, data wrangling and data quality practices, as well as experience working within financial markets or a similar data-intensive environment. Exposure to modern data platforms (e.g. Databricks) is highly desirable.


To secure the most relevant hire, my client is prepared to offer highly competitive compensation with market-leading bonuses, alongside excellent benefits and the opportunity to work within a collaborative, high-impact environment where data is a key driver of investment success.


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