Senior Software Developer (Quantitative Solutions)

CFRA Research

About The Position

The Senior Software Developer will be responsible for development of CFRA’s next generation of quantitative solutions using a modern cloud-native technology stack with Python on AWS cloud infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to make a big impact on both the team and the organization by being part of the initial design and development of a new customer-facing application framework that will serve as the foundation for all future development at CFRA. The ideal candidate has a passion for solving business problems with technology and can effectively communicate business and technical needs to stakeholders. We are looking for candidates that value collaboration with colleagues and having an immediate, tangible impact for a leading global independent financial insights and data company. The team uses a contemporary stack in the AWS cloud to design, build, and maintain robust data delivery pipelines via APIs and Feeds.

Requirements

Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for data engineering and quantitative analysis, such as Python, R, Java, or Scala, as well as experience with SQL for data querying and manipulation.
Familiarity with big data technologies and platforms, such as Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Apache Hive, or AWS EMR, for processing and analyzing large volumes of data.
Experience in data visualization techniques and tools, such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Tableau, for creating visualizations of data and model outputs to communicate insights effectively.
Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries, such as PyTorch for implementing and deploying machine learning models.
Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and proficiency in using cloud services for data engineering and model deployment.
Strong software development skills, including proficiency in software design patterns, version control systems (e.g., Git), and software testing frameworks, to develop robust and maintainable code.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data engineering and quantitative analysis problems, identify solutions, and implement them effectively.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders, to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
Domain knowledge in areas such as finance, healthcare, or marketing, depending on the industry, to understand the context and requirements of data engineering models in specific domains.
A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in data engineering, quantitative analysis, and machine learning.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of quantitative data engineering models, including algorithms, data pipelines, and data processing systems, to support business requirements.
Develop and maintain data processing pipelines to ingest, clean, transform, and aggregate large volumes of data from various sources, ensuring data quality and reliability.
Design and implement algorithms for data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling, using techniques such as regression analysis, clustering, and predictive modeling.
Identify and implement optimizations to improve the performance and efficiency of data processing and modeling algorithms, considering factors like scalability and resource utilization.
Create visualizations of data and model outputs to communicate insights and findings to stakeholders.
Implement data quality checks and validation processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data used in models and analyses.
Evaluate the performance of data engineering models using metrics and validation techniques, and iterate on models to improve their accuracy and effectiveness.
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, develop models, and deliver insights that drive business decisions.
Document the design, implementation, and evaluation of data engineering models, including assumptions, methodologies, and results, to ensure reproducibility and transparency.
Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in quantitative data engineering and data science, and continuously improve your skills and knowledge.