Job Summary
- Technical Skill:
- Python ,
- JavaScript ,
- MySQL ,
- jQuery ,
- HTML ,
- CSS ,
- Linux ,
- PostgreSQL ,
- Apache Tomcat ,
- Unix ,
- Shell Script ,
- HTTP ,
- Router ,
- MS SQL ,
- Django ,
- TypeScript ,
- Distributed Systems ,
- Nginx ,
- SSL ,
- DevOps ,
- Apache ,
- Golang ,
- CI ,
- Caching ,
- Flask ,
- Npm ,
- ReactJS ,
- CD ,
- CORS ,
- Gitlab ,
- Microservices
Job description
Overview of job
WorldQuant’s success is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement. That’s a key ingredient in remaining a leader in any industry.
Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it. Our collective intelligence will drive us there.
- Competitive and attractive compensation package with clear career road-map – where you feel challenged everyday
- We offer a strong culture of learning and development: training courses, library, speakers, share and learn events
- Learn from who sits next to you! Working in WQ you are surrounded by smart and talented people
- Employee resources groups with strong diversity and inclusion culture
- Premium Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Generous time-off policy, unlimited sick days, re-creation sabbatical leave (based on tenure), Trade Union benefits for staff and family
- Team building activities every month: Local engagement events, monthly team lunch – Employee clubs: football, ping-pong, badminton, yoga, running, PS5, movies, etc.
- Annual company trip and occasional global conferences – opportunity to travel and connect with our global teams
- Happy-hour with tea break, snacks and meals every day in the office!
Job Requirement
- Expertise in Python web frameworks such as Django, Flask and others
- Experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript
- Demonstrated experience developing scalable and robust software web applications
- Experience with popular Javascript libraries and tools such as React.js, jQuery, NPM
- Working experience with SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Experience in DevOps: thorough knowledge in one webserver (Apache/NGINX/Tomcat eg. SSL, caching, routing, HTTP/2, CORS, domains), monitoring, orchestration
- Experience with CI/CD and version control systems (Gitlab preferred)
- Experience with microservices, caching tools, data visualization, log collection and aggregation, search, queuing systems, Go language or distributed systems is plus.
- A solid background in Unix/Linux environment and Shell scripting
- Excellent debugging and problem solving skills.
- Finance Experience is not required
Languages
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English
Speaking: Intermediate - Reading: Intermediate - Writing: Intermediate
Technical Skill
- Python
- JavaScript
- MySQL
- jQuery
- HTML
- CSS
- Linux
- PostgreSQL
- Apache Tomcat
- Unix
- Shell Script
- HTTP
- Router
- MS SQL
- Django
- TypeScript
- Distributed Systems
- Nginx
- SSL
- DevOps
- Apache
- Golang
- CI
- Caching
- Flask
- Npm
- ReactJS
- CD
- CORS
- Gitlab
- Microservices
COMPETENCES
- Problem Solving Skills
BUSINESS PROFILE
WorldQuant is a quantitative asset management firm.
Founded in 2007 and currently has over 600 employees working in more than 25 offices in 15 countries. We develop and deploy systematic financial strategies across a variety of asset classes in global markets, utilizing a proprietary research platform and risk management process.
We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (Alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on exploiting market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of Alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a sustainable, global investment platform.
WorldQuant’s success is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Great ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess a mindset of continuous improvement. That’s a key ingredient in remaining a leader in any industry.