Data Capture & ETL Platform Senior/Lead
On-site
Full Time
#Technology
#Python
#Pandas
#NumPy
#ETL
#SQL
#RDBMS
#Cloud Technologies
#Azure
#AWS
At CTC, we are a proprietary trading firm that has been pushing boundaries since 1995. We focus on helping the world price and manage risk through a culture built on trust, collaboration, and the pursuit of innovative solutions. By joining our team, you will contribute to an industry-leading organization that values ethical excellence and makes a tangible impact on global markets and our local communities.
Role at a glance
We are looking for a Data Capture and ETL Platform Lead to join our team in a full-time, on-site capacity within the United States. This is a senior-level position where you will architect and manage the data platforms that empower our quantitative researchers to turn complex ideas into actionable trading strategies.
Your impact
- Lead the development and maintenance of highly scalable data pipelines, managing the entire lifecycle from raw market ingestion to normalized data formats.
- Create robust automation and tooling to enhance the resiliency, visibility, and traceability of our end-to-end data systems.
- Collaborate directly with quantitative researchers and developers to design, deploy, and tune high-performance solutions that meet diverse data requirements.
What you'll need
To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong technical background and a collaborative mindset. We require the following qualifications:
- 5 to 7 years of industry experience in web-scale development and Python programming, specifically using Pandas and NumPy for time-series data.
- Proven expertise in building large-scale ETL pipelines or managing tick data.
- Proficiency with SQL and RDBMS.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, specifically AWS or Azure.
- A solid understanding of computer architecture, network infrastructure protocols, and system performance optimization.
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Bonus points for experience with C or C++ development.
Perks and compensation
We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every team member feels empowered and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates unique perspectives and provides reasonable accommodations to ensure all candidates and employees can thrive in our workplace.
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