Algorithmic Trading Data Analyst/Engineer
Company: Quanta Search
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Our client is a global financial technology company, provider of
advanced algorithms and data-driven analytics for clients in
Futures and US Cash Treasury markets. They are looking for a highly
analytical, motivated, and self-driven data engineer with a strong
background in designing and constructing highly scalable and
flexible data management systems to join our algorithmic trading
data analytics/infrastructure team in NYC. You will have the
opportunity to make significant contributions to our pre/post trade
analytics platform and help define our product’s strategic
direction through thoughtful design and detailed analysis. As a key
member of this team you will be responsible for building, enhancing
and maintaining our 35 TB historical database which grows by about
200 GB every day. You will closely collaborate with quantitative
researchers and build/improve the necessary databases and services
to enable their research. You will also work closely with the sales
and other client facing teams to provide analytical solutions to
their questions about execution performance. Additionally, you will
act as a mentor to other team members and coach them on best
practices and engineering standards. You may also be occasionally
required to troubleshoot production issues when they occur. Skills
and Background: Required: Experience working with large financial
datasets like market data, order/execution data, or positions data
Experience with data analysis using languages such as KDB/Q, R,
Python/Pandas Comfortable with mathematical concepts such as
regression techniques, and statistical analysis Experience working
in a Unix/Linux environment Strong analytical and problem-solving
skills with a proactive attitude to own issues and solve them
Excellent team-player and communication skills Desired: Experience
with algorithmic execution and TCA especially in the futures/cash
treasuries market is a big plus Familiarity with distributed
trading systems/parallel computing Proficiency with C++, REST APIs
and UI technologies/framework such as Node.JS, Angular Thank you
for illuminating hiring with Quanta Search!
www.quantasearch.com
Keywords: Quanta Search, Edison , Algorithmic Trading Data Analyst/Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , New York City, New Jersey
