Data Engineer (Boston)

Job Title:Data Engineer
Job Function:Quant Developer
Location:Boston, MA
Industry:Asset Management
Job Number:JO-1907-1243

Want to join a growing well established disruptor in the asset management industry? This is a net new to the industry platform that the major asset managers around the globe use on a daily basis. As a part of a dynamic team, you will participate in all phases of software engineering life cycle. You will be part of the entire business problem solving process, not just be a heads down coder.They are looking for a highly motivated, self-driven software engineer to join the Data/Engineering team. This is a high-profile role with great exposure to multiple components and frameworks with a concentration on back-end and middleware – including those in the critical path. The ability to learn fast, attention to detail, and deliver quality solutions is more important than prior experience with any specific language/framework/tool.As a part of a dynamic team, you will participate in all phases of software engineering life cycle.You will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain components and features of a complex trading platform. You will be part of the entire business problem solving process, not just be a heads down coder.Qualifications:BS in Computer Science or related field5+ years of professional development experienceExperience/interest in financial services industryProficiency with relational databasesNoSQL experience a plusProficiency with PythonSkills & Abilities:Solid software engineering and data engineering fundamentals.Experience/interest in DevOps, testing, deployment, support.Experience with high-availability systems.Fluency in Linux.Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Angular JS, and Python web frameworksExperience with micro-services, pub-sub, and frameworks like Kafka, Redis, RabbitMQ is a plusExperience with AWS (or other cloud platforms) a plus.Ability to work in a fast paced, high-stress environment.Superior ability to troubleshoot system issues.Strong attention to detail.Strong communication skills including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical colleagues. US citizenship or Green Card required#LI-JW1