Senior Data Engineer (m/f/d) in GERMANY

BIT Capital combines the expertise of an industry leader in asset management with the agility of a young tech company. With its investment products, BIT Capital enables investors to participate in the future growth of the technology-driven world. The guiding principle is always to be “Ahead of the Curve" - anticipating technology megatrends and identifying the major investment opportunities of the future before they emerge. The BIT Capital team expertly navigates a constantly evolving landscape of complex technology sectors, identifying tomorrow's technology leaders at an early stage on behalf of its investors. The experienced team currently consists of around 40 professionals, including an investment team of 20 financial market experts, sector specialists, data engineers and software developers. The flagship fund, BIT Global Technology Leaders, has received multiple performance awards and is one of the highest performing equity funds in Europe.

We are looking for a seasoned Data Engineer (m/f/d) with a strong foundation in finance to drive the development and optimization of our proprietary equity research solutions. This position is pivotal in unifying diverse data sources to power impactful research and analysis for strategic investment decisions

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of internal equity research platforms.
• Architect and maintain ETL pipelines capable of processing high volumes of complex data.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including research analysts, quantitative teams, data engineers, and external data providers.
• Translate intricate business requirements into optimized, scalable code solutions.
• Oversee and optimize AWS and Databricks infrastructure with hands-on DevOps tasks.

Qualifications

• Advanced Python expertise with extensive experience in libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Django, and Flask.
• Demonstrated experience with data orchestration tools like Airflow and containerization with Docker.
• Proven knowledge of SQL, Snowflake, and other large-scale data warehouse solutions.
• Proficiency in AWS services and Databricks as well as foundational DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and container management.

Nice to have:

• Experience within asset management or quantitative finance settings.
• Understanding of financial metrics and principles of investment analysis.
• Direct involvement in building platforms or tools tailored for equity research.
• A commitment to developing high-quality, reliable, and scalable code that adapts to evolving business needs.

Mindset

• You are passionate about technologies and investing
• You are self-driven and entrepreneurial, ready to go the extra mile to deliver the best results for our investors
• You are a team player, seeking to thrive in a collaborative, high-performance, transparent culture
• You think outside of the box and and are comfortable with generating new ideas
• You commit to BIT Capital Vision and intend to stay longterm

What you can expect

• Work with petabytes of data, leveraging the most cutting-edge tools
• Work with the brightest minds in the industry and become part of a unique success story in Europe
• An experienced, international team with professional colleagues and strong experts for an inspiring network
• Flat hierarchy and direct interaction with the management and senior staff of BIT Capital
• Assumption of responsibility from day one
• Challenging, varied tasks for a steep learning curve and professional growth opportunities
• A transparent, appreciative feedback culture for your personal development
• Team events with a successful team that brings technology and financial worlds together
• Competitive compensation package as well as relocation and visa support