Software Developer - Core Data
Squarepoint Capital3 months ago
Montréal, Canada +3 moreMid Level
Responsibilities
- Understand data requirements from investment research teams and deliver impactful solutions.
- Design, implement, test, optimize, and troubleshoot data pipelines and services using Python and q.
- Work with PostgreSQL, kdb+, and other database technologies.
- Analyze, onboard, and curate vendor datasets while developing subject matter expertise in third-party data.
- Take a leading role in production support and operational excellence during business hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject.
- At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Proficiency in Python and/or kdb+/q.
- Experience developing software in a Linux environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and frameworks.
- Knowledge of SQL and experience with relational and/or time-series databases are preferred.
- Experience building and operating data-intensive applications is preferred.
- Experience working with and analyzing financial datasets is preferred.
Tech Stack
Categories
BackendData Engineering
About Squarepoint Capital
Squarepoint Capital is a global investment management firm that develops quantitative trading strategies and automated systems for institutional investors. It operates a fee-based asset management model, earning management and performance fees from funds and managed accounts across asset classes and markets. The company is privately held and headquartered in New York, with offices in major financial centers worldwide.