Operational Data Engineer

Job Title: Operational Data Engineer

Job Location: New York City, NY

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $50.00hr - $55.00hr

Job Overview:

Responsible for handling the operational aspects of the algorithm and ensuring the stack is robust, scalable, and high-performing.

Responsibilities:

• Operational Engineering: Proactively identify and resolve technical bottlenecks in the trading lifecycle, building automated solutions to enhance desk efficiency and system reliability.
• Realtime Support: Provide expert-level technical troubleshooting for production trading systems, ensuring 24/7 high availability and performance in volatile market conditions.
• System Architecture & Optimization: Design, build, and maintain the high-performance tech and data stack powering the systematic block market making business.
• Algorithmic Implementation: Translate complex quantitative pricing models and business logic into robust production-grade code for real-time pricing and risk management.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. A strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and systems design is essential.
• Core Languages: Expert-level proficiency in Python, Spark, and SQL, with the candidate comfortable writing clean, scalable, and testable code.
• Engineering Best Practices: Deep understanding of software engineering lifecycles, including CI/CD, version control (Git), and performance profiling.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities