Experience Level: 5 - 7+ Years

nPreferred Industry: High-Frequency Trading (HFT) or Hedge Funds

nKey Responsibilities:

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- Handle the entire data delivery process, including data procurement, vendor discussions, process setup, pipeline design and deployment (with logging and alerts), and database insertion, optimizing for minimal data delivery cycles.
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- Build applications that simplify data querying for quantitative developers.
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- Work with multiple datasets to deliver standardized data outputs.
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- Break down large, abstract tasks into manageable deliverables within set deadlines.
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- Identify business requirements, communicate them effectively to end users, and clarify technical details as needed.
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- Distinguish between user needs and wants to prioritize effectively.
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- Proactively explore and propose new ideas.
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- Quickly assume responsibilities from senior staff to support the team.
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- Adhere to safe data handling practices.
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nEssential Skills:

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- Strong command of Python, Bash, and SQL in a Linux environment.
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- Understanding of low-level system design for efficient data delivery applications.
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- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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- Hands-on experience with ClickHouseDB and its integrations with Python, Bash, and C++.
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- Familiarity with Jira and Agile methodologies.
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- Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
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- Comfortable developing over SSH.
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- Knowledge of market, alternative, and supporting datasets with strong technical comprehension.
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- Experience leading a team of at least 4 people and delivering robust data solutions.
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nIdeal Skills:

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- Experience handling 1+ TB of daily data processing.
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- Ability to build highly effective and resource-optimized data pipelines.
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- Up to date with hardware and software trends relevant to data engineering.
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- Ability to write efficient and maintainable code without relying on LLMs.
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- Experience working in fast-paced and high-availability proprietary trading environments.
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nNice-to-Have Skills:

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- Experience with serialization, lock-free queues, and multithreading in C++.
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- Knowledge of multiprocessing and asynchronous programming in Python.
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- Familiarity with various data processing frameworks.
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- Experience with Azure data services.
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nNeedful Qualities:

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- Well-organized, detail-oriented; able to multi-task and keep track of various deadlines in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
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- Highest level of integrity, empathy, and character.
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- Mature and thoughtful, with the ability to operate in a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
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nWhy Join Us?

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- Be part of a fast-growing, innovative firm at the forefront of financial technology.
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- Work on challenging, high-impact projects with opportunities for rapid learning and career growth.
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- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
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- A dynamic work workplace with exposure to cutting-edge technologies in trading.
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📌 Lead Data Engineer (Mumbai)
🏢 Proprietary Trading Firm
📍 Mumbai