Software Engineer - Data Engineering
Akuna CapitalAbout the Role
As a Software Engineer on the Data Engineering team at Akuna Capital, you will work within a growing division supporting the strategic role of data at this innovative trading firm. You will design and expand the data platform across multiple data sources, supporting streaming, operational, and research workflows. Working closely with Trading, Quant, Technology, and Business Operations teams, you will build and deploy batch and streaming pipelines utilizing Kubernetes/EKS, Kafka/MSK, and Databricks/Spark. You will mentor junior engineers, produce clean and well-tested code, build automated data validation test suites to ensure SLA compliance, and help push the organization forward as it evolves its tech stack.
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or equivalent technical field
- 5+ years of professional experience developing software applications
- Java/Scala experience required
- Highly motivated and willing to take ownership of high-impact projects upon arrival
- Prior hands-on experience with data platforms and technologies such as Delta Lake, Spark, Kubernetes, Kafka, ClickHouse, and/or Presto/Trino
- Experience building large-scale batch and streaming pipelines with strict SLA and data quality requirements
- Must possess excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse data sets and frameworks across multiple domains
- Recent hands-on experience with AWS Cloud development, deployment and monitoring necessary
- Demonstrated experience working on an Agile team employing software engineering best practices, such as GitOps and CI/CD, to deliver complex software projects
- The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role
What You'll Get
- $145k+ base salary
- comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits