Senior Data Engineer

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

About Parameta
Parameta Solutions is a leading global provider of OTC market data. From pre to post trade, our solutions help clients manage complex markets more effectively.

Matching buyers and sellers, we create liquidity and price discovery in these markets and provide insight and context to our clients. Our clients include banks, insurance companies, pension and hedge funds, asset managers, energy producers as well as risk and compliance managers and academic institutions.

Role Overview
We are seeking a capable lead and engineer with a passion for data to join our global team. As the foundational member of our new team in Manila, you will play a pivotal role in recruiting, training, and organising a high-performing engineering function. You and your team will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust systems and infrastructure for processing and analysing large and complex datasets. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and develop scalable solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our data infrastructure and processes, driving impactful projects from the ground up.

Role Responsibilities

• As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining data pipelines, data warehouses, and cloud-based systems. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Lead out the build of a new team in Manilla: Lead efforts to recruit and mentor new team members in Manilla, fostering a collaborative attitude and high-performing team environment.
• Create performant batch and streaming data pipelines capable of handling large volumes of data in both real-time market data and batch formats (Apache Airflow, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink).
• Utilize tools like Snowflake to construct reliable and scalable data warehousing solutions.
• Employ Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to build robust and scalable cloud-based systems.
• Improve Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment processes using tools like Jenkins and GitLab to automate development, testing, and deployment.
• Oversee the maintenance and monitoring of various data applications, pipelines, and databases.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and team meetings to coordinate and collaborate on development efforts.
• Interacting with stakeholders to create and build analytical products and services

Essential
Experience / Competences:

• 5+ years of work experience in data engineering or similar
• Proficiency in Python with at least one data manipulation framework (e.g. Pandas, Dask, Pyspark) and SQL.
• Experience with REST APIs and building scalable API data platform (e.g. FastAPI)
• Experience with AWS, Snowflake, Kubernetes, and Airflow.
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch for monitoring and alerting
• Comfortable with Linux and command line operations.
• Experience hiring, mentoring and leading junior engineers
• Understanding of ETL processes and event streaming technologies (such as Kafka, Flink, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both business and technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field.

Desired

• Prior experience working with financial market data is beneficial.
• Knowledge of other languages like Java, C#, or C++ is advantageous.

Job Band & Level

• Manager / 6

Not The Perfect Fit?
Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement
We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location
Philippines - A.T. Yuchengco Centre - Taguig City