Full-Time

Core Data Engineer

Posted on 11/12/2024

Flow Traders

Flow Traders

501-1,000 employees

Global liquidity provider for financial markets

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200kAnnually

+ Annual Discretionary Variable Remuneration

Junior, Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Airflow
Data Science
Apache Beam
Apache Spark
SQL
Apache Kafka
Pandas
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Excellent programming skills (any language, Python preferred)
  • Working proficiency with Linux, SQL and relational databases, and version control systems
  • Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets and familiarity with big data solutions
  • Experience with Airflow, Kafka, and GCP (esp. GKE, Dataproc, and Big Query) highly desired
  • Experience with Pandas, Spark, Apache Beam, Apache NiFi a plus
  • Innate drive to generalize, systematize, and automate
  • Strong interpersonal skills, works very well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to balance individual stakeholder demands in order to preserve quality and wide applicability of data
  • Organized and able to define, manage, and execute projects (often several in parallel) while effectively triaging operational concerns
Responsibilities
  • Be accountable for timely and high-quality delivery of core data products to the rest of the organization
  • Develop and own the end-to-end lifecycle of these data products
  • Define and manage project plans to assume ownership of these data products
  • Create and refine a common data model (esp. identifiers, normalized schemas, use of master data) across these data products
  • Investigate currently available sources of data and ensure that Flow extracts maximum information and value from them
  • Explore, evaluate, and onboard additional sources of available data (both independently and at the request of stakeholders)

Flow Traders is a global liquidity provider that focuses on Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) and is expanding into other asset classes. The company operates in major financial markets across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA regions. It utilizes a proprietary technology platform to set bid and ask prices for thousands of ETP listings and similar financial products, which helps facilitate trading by ensuring there are enough buyers and sellers in the market. This service is particularly valuable to institutional investors like hedge funds and asset managers who depend on Flow Traders for efficient trading. The company earns profits by taking a small margin on a large volume of trades, capitalizing on the difference between bid and ask prices, as well as through trading fees. Flow Traders also emphasizes corporate social responsibility, aiming to create shared value in economic, social, and environmental aspects.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Employees at Flow Traders benefit from exposure to cutting-edge financial technologies and diverse market sectors, enhancing their professional growth and expertise.
  • The company's strategic investments and partnerships provide a dynamic and innovative work environment, fostering continuous learning and development.
  • Flow Traders' strong market presence and financial backing offer stability and growth opportunities for employees.

What critics are saying

  • The rapid pace of technological change in the financial sector requires constant adaptation, which can be challenging for employees.
  • Flow Traders' involvement in volatile digital asset markets may expose employees to higher levels of market risk and uncertainty.

What makes Flow Traders unique

  • Flow Traders stands out by actively investing in a diverse range of financial technology and digital asset companies, showcasing a commitment to innovation and market diversification.
  • Their involvement in both traditional and digital asset markets allows them to leverage cross-market expertise, unlike competitors focused solely on one sector.
  • Flow Traders' strategic investments in emerging technologies and platforms, such as Zest Protocol and Crossover Markets, position them at the forefront of financial market evolution.

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Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance coverage

401(k) plan with generous match

In-house lounge with a bar, game consoles, poker & billiards tables

Daily catered lunch, cold brew coffee on tap and a fully stocked kitchen

Weekly table massages and bi-weekly haircuts

Annual company trip and a variety of events throughout the year

Reimbursed gym membership or home equipment and other wellness initiatives

Global rotations between our offices worldwide

Flow Academy for continuous learning and opportunities to attend industry seminars and conferences

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