What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Engineer - Hedge Fund position at Phaxis?
Overview
We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to help build and maintain a high-performance data platform that supports investment, research, and analytics teams. This role involves designing, implementing, and improving pipelines and infrastructure for large-scale structured and unstructured data sets.
This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced, technically-driven environment. The ideal candidate thrives on problem-solving, takes ownership of projects, and enjoys working closely with both technical and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities-
Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines for market, alternative, and internal data sources.
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Collaborate with analysts, product teams, and portfolio managers to deliver end-to-end data solutions.
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Develop tools and automation to improve data quality, monitoring, and operational reliability.
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Work with high-volume time-series data and ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and processing.
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Implement validation and error-handling frameworks to maintain data integrity.
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Investigate data issues and coordinate with internal teams or external data providers to resolve them.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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4–6 years of experience in software or data engineering roles.
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Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
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Experience building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines.
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Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
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Strong communication skills, comfortable collaborating with diverse teams.
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Familiarity with financial products, such as equities, derivatives, or fixed income.
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Experience with time-series databases or high-frequency datasets.
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Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
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Knowledge of streaming or real-time data processing.
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Experience with analytical data warehouses or OLAP platforms.
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Prior collaboration with research, trading, or data infrastructure teams.