Data Science Developer

Data Science Developer, Chicago, IL

We are seeking a talented Data Science Developer candidate to contribute to the enhancement of an automated trading system. This critical role combines elements of large-scale data management, algorithm implementation and process management. The successful Data Science Developer must be a team player, have the ability to build scalable processes, and have effective problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop processes to collect and analyze data for automated trading systems.
• Define and implement new procedures as needed for data collection and analysis.
• Improve process for requesting, parsing, and storing external data from multiple sources.
• Support and enhance web applications.
• Support the financial engineers with their data and script writing requirements.
• Develop standardized interfaces between data and trading systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation and standards.
• Identify, track, and maintain metrics for trading system operations.
• Identify and respond to system incidents and problems, including performing troubleshooting procedures and escalating as necessary.
• Select and implement software tools to support execution and management of procedures.
• Work with colleagues to identify and develop opportunities to enhance and improve trading system procedures.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree required. (Coursework in Statistics, Finance, or Computer Science preferred.)
• 3+ years of relevant Python scripting experience.
• 2+years of relevant work experience in financial markets.
• Strong database knowledge; SQL, Postgres, MySQL, etc.
• Linux experience required.
• Experience with Perl preferred.
• Experience with a Python web framework (e.g., bottle, flask) preferred.
• Experience with a JavaScript MVC framework (e.g., backbone, angular) preferred.
• Experience with Hadoop preferred.
• Highly detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Capable of building scalable and robust processes.

Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE.