Data Engineer

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Head of Database
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Parallax is looking to add a Data Engineer to our team.  This position will spend a significant portion of their time responding to and resolving data challenges. In addition, this role will also work on developing and maintaining data feeds for the Parallax information architecture. This position will interact with a number of departments at the firm including, but not limited to, Traders, back office, IT and developers.

Specific Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• SqlServer TSQL advanced query semantics
• SqlServer TSQL limited writing of stored procedures, functions, table and index definitions.
• Powershell and Python scripting, ability to troubleshoot, create, and maintain scripts.
• SqlServer Integration Services data feed package troubleshooting
• Unix shell scripting
• Source code management with Subversion and Git
• Basic Sqlagent and Bamboo job management

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Science.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant field to Data Quality Management; preferably within a hedge fund or related firm
• Must be a U.S citizen or authorized to work in the U.S on a permanent basis

TECHNICAL ABILITIES/PROGRAMS:

• SQL Server
• Suberversion/GIT
• Bamboo
• Powershell
• Python

 SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of hedge fund data operations and hedge fund trading products (options, futures, stocks, swaps)
• Clear and effective written and spoken communications
• External vendor and support channel handling
• Ability to operate and prioritize own assignments
• Ability to respond to operational interruptions

Parallax offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, including (not limited to): paid health insurance and continuing education opportunities.

Parallax is an equal opportunity employer.

Please no calls or recruiters.