Core Data Engineer

Flow Traders is looking for a Core Data Engineer to own the end-to-end lifecycle of our most fundamental data products. As the architect and guardian of our most valuable data, you will have a unique opportunity to make your mark on Flow Traders. High-quality data products offer substantial benefits that impact every division in our firm, playing a vital role in delivering on our strategic growth initiatives. You will be accountable for delivering these data products at an exceptional level of quality, ensuring that they are not only timely and pristine, but powerful enough to drive Flow Traders’ future growth.

What you will do

• Be accountable for timely and high-quality delivery of core data products to the rest of the organization
• Develop and own the end-to-end lifecycle of these data products
• Define and manage project plans to assume ownership of these data products
• Create and refine a common data model (esp. identifiers, normalized schemas, use of master data) across these data products
• Investigate currently available sources of data and ensure that Flow extracts maximum information and value from them
• Explore, evaluate, and onboard additional sources of available data (both independently and at the request of stakeholders)

What you need to succeed

• Excellent programming skills (any language, Python preferred)
• Working proficiency with Linux, SQL and relational databases, and version control systems
• Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets and familiarity with big data solutions
• Experience with Airflow, Kafka, and GCP (esp. GKE, Dataproc, and Big Query) highly desired
• Experience with Pandas, Spark, Apache Beam, Apache NiFi a plus
• Innate drive to generalize, systematize, and automate
• Strong interpersonal skills, works very well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to balance individual stakeholder demands in order to preserve quality and wide applicability of data
• Organized and able to define, manage, and execute projects (often several in parallel) while effectively triaging operational concerns

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.

What We Offer

No matter where you’re based, we offer great perks and benefits. 😊

Attractive Compensation

Remuneration package comprised of a base salary and a discretionary variable component.

Continuous Learning and Development

Dedicated academy with endless personal and functional development opportunities.

Exceptional Events and Social Activities

Annual company trip, holiday parties, family and sports events. There is something for everyone!

Employee Foundation

Volunteer programs for employees and charity support initiatives through the Flow Traders Foundation.

Global Rotations Opportunities

Opportunities to work in different locations to support personal growth within the company and develop your career.

Great Global Locations

Vibrant working environments, furnished with lounges, bars, gaming areas and offering lunches and coffee.

Wellness and Healthy Culture

Active lifestyle promoted by offering sports, healthy food and wellbeing programs.

Working with Great Minds

Informal working environment, with a focus on direct and open communication, entrepreneurial spirit and a driven atmosphere.

Contact Laura Bui at lbui@flowtraders.com for any questions.