Backend Data Engineer

Backend Data Engineer

Department:

Development Team
Employment Type:

Full Time
Location:

London

Description

We are seeking a talented Backend Data Engineer to join our Core Technology Team, where you'll specialize in Python development to create robust automation solutions for both trading and non-trading back-office operations. This role sits at the intersection of technology and finance, requiring you to build sophisticated automation systems, develop comprehensive reporting tools, and enhance operational efficiency across our trading platform and supporting infrastructure. As a key member of our Core Technology Team, you'll be responsible for streamlining complex workflows, automating manual processes, and delivering data-driven insights that enable our trading operations to scale effectively. You'll work closely with traders, operations staff, and other technology teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions that reduce operational overhead while maintaining the reliability and precision essential to our business.
Key Responsibilities

Reporting systems:

building both real-time and scheduled reporting tools for various stakeholders
Data integration:

connecting and consolidating data from multiple sources
Tooling development and maintenance : building new automation tools and ensuring their reliability and continuous improvement
Collaborative problem-solving:

working with trading and technology teams to identify and implement new automation opportunities

Requirements

Advanced Python programming:

production-level experience programming in Python 3 and adherence to software development best practices
Testing proficiency

including unit testing, integration testing, and automated test frameworks
Database and data integration

experience working with company various SQL data sources and creating data pipelines
System automation skills

for building tools that streamline trading operations and deployment processes
Web framework experience

(Flask, FastAPI) for creating internal dashboards and tools
DevOps automation

background with CI/CD pipelines and deployment orchestration
Financial systems curiosity

with interest in understanding complex trading operations
Cloud platform exposure

(AWS, Azure, GCP) for scalable automation solutions
Highly motivated

with strong self-direction and problem-solving capabilities
Curious mindset

eager to understand the inner workings of complex trading systems
Detail-oriented

with appreciation for accuracy in financial and operational contexts

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary along with a quarterly cash profit share to reward performance.
Innovation-Driven Culture: Be part of a team that embraces cutting-edge technology and continuous improvement.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Collaborative Environment: Work with talented professionals in a supportive and inclusive setting.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package.
Our Commitment:

Work with cutting-edge technologies in cryptocurrency trading
Develop expertise in maintaining high-frequency trading systems
Collaborate with talented engineers and traders
Continuous learning through challenging projects and professional development

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