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Aurum Search Limited
City of London
1 week ago
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Our client is a leading hedge fund in London, leveraging cutting-edge technology and data to drive investment decisions across diverse asset classes. They're looking for a skilled Data Engineer to play a crucial role in building and optimizing the firm's data infrastructure.


Responsibilities:


  • Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to support data-driven strategies.
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across various data sources.
  • Drive innovation by exploring new technologies and best practices in data engineering.


Requirements:


  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 1+ years of experience in data engineering.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and big data tools like Spark.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

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