Remote Crypto Data Engineer (Capetown -Remote)

Description:

• Token Metrics is seeking a multi-talented Big Data Engineer to facilitate the operations of the Data Scientists and Engineering team.
• The Big Data Engineer will employ various tools and techniques to construct frameworks that prepare information using SQL, Python, R, Java, and C++.
• Responsibilities include liaising with coworkers and clients to elucidate the requirements for each task.
• The engineer will conceptualize and generate infrastructure that allows big data to be accessed and analyzed.
• Reformulating existing frameworks to optimize their functioning is a key responsibility.
• Testing structures to ensure they are fit for use is essential.
• The engineer will build a data pipeline from different data sources using various data types like API, CSV, JSON, etc.
• Preparing raw data for manipulation by Data Scientists is part of the role.
• Implementing proper data validation and data reconciliation methodologies is required.
• Ensuring that work remains backed up and readily accessible to relevant coworkers is important.
• The engineer must remain up-to-date with industry standards and technological advancements that will improve the quality of outputs.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Data Engineering, Big Data Analytics, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.
• A Master's degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in Python, Java, or any programming language development.
• 3+ years of SQL & No-SQL experience is required, with Snowflake Cloud DW & MongoDB experience being a plus.
• Candidates should have 3+ years of experience with schema design and dimensional data modeling.
• Expert proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, Python, C++, Java, and R is necessary.
• Candidates must be experts in building Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, or suitable equivalents.
• Expertise in AWS Cloud is required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• A knack for independence and group work is important.
• The capacity to successfully manage a pipeline of duties with minimal supervision is required.

Benefits:

• Token Metrics helps crypto investors build profitable portfolios using artificial intelligence-based crypto indices, rankings, and price predictions.
• The company serves a diverse set of customers, from retail investors and traders to crypto fund managers, in more than 50 countries.