NK Securities Research
Data Engineer
Skills
Job description
NK Securities Research is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting-edge technology and sophisticated algorithms to trade the financial markets. Founded in 2011, we have gained invaluable experience in the field of High-Frequency Trading (HFT) across different asset classes.
About the Role
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our team at NK Securities. Data is at the core of everything we do, and this role will own how we source, store, validate, and understand it. You'll build reliable pipelines that bring data in from external sources, make sure it's clean and trustworthy, and dig into it to surface insights and issues before they become problems.
You'll work closely with our trading, research, and tech teams. This is a high-ownership role for someone who cares about getting the details right and wants to grow into a key part of our data infrastructure.
What You'll Do
Build and maintain pipelines to ingest data from multiple external sources, designed to be scalable and source-agnostic
Design and implement data quality checks so that issues are caught early and automatically
Handle data cleaning, missing values, and inconsistencies so downstream users can rely on the data
Perform statistical analysis to identify anomalies, trends, and irregularities, and share clear reports with the team
Maintain and manage databases, including backups, storage, and overall data health
Develop a deep understanding of the datasets we use and serve as the go-to person for data-related questions
Coordinate with internal teams and external providers to resolve data issues
What We're Looking For
Strong programming skills in Python
Good understanding of SQL and working with databases
Familiarity with working with APIs and handling different data formats
Solid foundation in statistics and data analysis
Strong attention to detail and a habit of questioning data that doesn't look right
Ownership mindset: you take responsibility for data being correct and available on time
Candidates with 1-3 years of experience are welcome
Good to Have:
Experience with workflow scheduling or orchestration tools
Exposure to financial or market data
Familiarity with Linux and shell scripting
What we offer
Work in a fast-paced and exciting HFT environment
Own critical data infrastructure that directly impacts trading and research
Learn directly from experienced developers, researchers, and traders
Competitive salary and a strong learning curve
Catered breakfast and lunch.
Monthly team dinners.
Annual international and domestic team trips.