Senior Data Engineer / Hedge Fund - Paris
A top‑tier systematic investment firm is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join its high‑impact data engineering team. The firm combines advanced data capabilities, cutting‑edge research, and high‑performance trading infrastructure to solve complex challenges and deliver high‑quality returns for its investors. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, building large‑scale data platforms, and working closely with quants and traders, this is the opportunity for you!
What You'll Work On
- Building a global, scalable Data Lakehouse powering multiple trading desks
- Designing & implementing cloud‑native data infrastructure (AWS)
- Developing Python-based data pipelines using modern data libraries & cloud SDKs
- Modelling and optimising Data Lake + OLAP datasets for high‑volume, high‑concurrency workloads
- Enhancing performance, reliability, and data quality across critical cross‑region systems
- Delivering bespoke data solutions for Quant Researchers & Traders
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience building production‑grade data platforms
- Mastery of Python & SQL (C++ is a strong plus)
- Interest in cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
- Strong problem‑solving mindset and ability to work autonomously
- Excellent team collaboration skills
- Finance experience is highly desirable
- Curiosity, drive, and a passion for learning
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