Software Engineer - Data

The RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join the Data Engineering team within Man Platform Technology. You will have the chance to boost your career in a fast-paced and ambitious team that strives to create state-of-the-art tools for a range of data-related activities including onboarding, analysis, sourcing, quality checking, and lifecycle management. We don’t just have a standard data warehouse – our data estate is varied and highly optimised to deliver the needs of the business. Your challenges will be varied, involving:Developing and maintaining core tools for analysts, quants, and engineers to on-board and analyse datasets at multi-terabyte-scale.Collaborating with the Man Data Science team as we design and develop unique, bespoke solutions to solve their big data challenges.Designing and implementing strategies and tools to monitor and validate the data quality for thousands of datasets in use at Man Group.Working with front office engineering teams as they leverage our data platform.Discovering and leveraging best-in-market 3rd party tools and cloud technologies that can help to optimise the full data pipeline from scouting to trading.Our TechnologyOur systems are almost all running on Linux and most of our code is in Python, with the full scientific stack: numpy, scipy, pandas to name a few of the libraries we use extensively. We implement the systems that require the highest data throughput in Java. Within Data Engineering we use Dataiku, Snowflake, Prometheus, and ArcticDB heavily. We use Kafka for data pipelines, Apache Beam for ETL, Bitbucket for source control, Jenkins for continuous integration, Grafana + Prometheus for metrics collection, ELK for log shipping and monitoring, Docker for containerisation, Kubernetes for container orchestration, OpenStack for our private cloud, Ansible for architecture automation, and Slack for internal communication. Our technology list is never static: we constantly evaluate new tools and libraries.Technology and Business SkillsWe strive to hire only the brightest, best and most highly skilled, passionate technologists.EssentialExtensive programming experience, ideally in PythonKnowledge of the challenges of dealing with large data sets, both structured and unstructuredKnowledge of modern practices for ETL, data engineering and stream processingProficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languagesWorking knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g. MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, OracleProficient with a range of open source frameworks and development tools e.g. NumPy/SciPy/Pandas, Spark, JupyterAdvantageousPrior experience of working with financial market data or alternative dataRelevant mathematical knowledge e.g. statistics, time-series analysisExperience in data visualisation and building web apps in modern frameworks e.g. ReactExperience with gitPrior experience with AWSPersonal AttributesStrong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university. Craftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instils these values in others. Demonstrable passion for technology e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement. Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving. Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities. Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve process. Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with analysts, quantitative researchers, traders and senior business people alike. Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views.Work-Life Balance and Benefits at ManMan Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business, and this is embedded in our culture and values. We run a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion across our firm and industry. Man Group is also a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

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