Software Engineer - Data Platform

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Your future role at QRT

We are looking for an exceptional Software Engineer to be an integral member of the Data Engineering team. We work closely to solve challenging problems that have direct impact on our business and trading.

In this role, you will play a key part in designing, building, and expanding our data platform, with a focus on the development of our new data pipeline framework. You will have the opportunity to develop highly scalable and performant solutions, while partnering with various stakeholders within QRT.

Prior experience with financial data is beneficial but not necessary; we welcome talented developers without a background in financial services and are happy to provide training and guidance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing scalable and robust services using best practices
• Writing automated tests
• Maintaining, and scaling delivery/integration pipelines
• Developing reusable libraries for the Data Engineering team
• Collaborating with engineering teams and researchers to propose and develop new framework features

Your present skillset

• Deep experience and passion for programming, design, and architecture (Python preferred)
• Knowledge of testing as part of continuous delivery and integration pipelines
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases
• Knowledge of data lakes and data lakehouses (e.g. Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Snowflake)
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively in a small, close-knit team
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS preferred)
• Fluency in English

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance.