Data Engineer

At HedgeServ, we’re redefining what’s possible in fund administration. With more than $700 billion in assets under administration, we partner with the world’s most forward-thinking investment managers – across private equity, private credit, endowments, hedge funds and more – to deliver seamless, tech-enabled solutions that drive performance. Our proprietary platform, enhanced by machine learning and robotic process automation, gives clients real-time insights and unmatched control over their operations. Alongside our technology, we offer award-winning service through our team-based approach -- led by a deeply experienced team of industry experts. Our solutions span the full investment lifecycle, including fund accounting, middle office, risk, compliance, tax, and investor services. We’re a future-focused company, empowering our people through a robust career development framework, clear career trajectories with structured learning paths, training, and progression plans. We invest in leadership development and in our collaborative culture, creating space for talent to grow. Our corporate values – Relationships, Support, Innovation, and Expertise – create a sense of shared purpose and belonging, and we recognize our employees sit at the core of our success. We continue to innovate and evolve through our employees, working together to achieve our shared vision and mission. HedgeServ supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well-being benefits. We’ve been recognized as an employer of choice, earning a top 100 workplaces designation. Founded in 2008, HedgeServ has grown into a global organization with over 2,000 experts across the globe, with offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, the Philippines, and Australia. We’ve earned numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator, along with #1 rankings for providing alternative asset services in Accounting, Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, Reporting, and Regulatory Expertise. Job Description The Product and Portfolio Support Team provide around the clock coverage for the creation, deployment, and upkeep of enterprise‑wide Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) mappings. Key responsibilities include writing and maintaining Python‑based Jupyter notebooks, designing workflows that ingest and transform incoming vendor and client files, and migrating legacy Excel logic into robust Python code. This role involves transitioning legacy operations to more efficient and modern systems, while working with multiple business, technical and support teams for the development and maintenance of critical ETL mappings. They will use analytical skills to process and understand data, answer business questions, and be able to work independently and as part of a distributed global team. The role offers the chance to author new guidelines, best‑practice playbooks, and root‑cause analysis procedures whenever incidents arise. On top of the day‑to‑day support tasks and ongoing long-term projects, team members will contribute to short‑term projects for internal initiatives or cross‑functional business units. The engineer will support process automation, data extraction, and customized solutions across various business units. Moreover, the candidate will be able to learn about the financial services/hedge fund industry. Job Responsibilities ETL Development – Design, build, test, and evolve ETL pipelines using Python and Jupyter notebooks. Data Transformation – Convert raw data streams from multiple external sources into formats suitable for ingestion by proprietary applications. Documentation – Produce and maintain clear, detailed documentation for both new and existing ETL processes. Support & Incident Response – Deliver rapid, SLA‑compliant assistance for tickets and incidents, with the ability to rapidly push fixes to production when needed. Continuous Improvement – Keep up-to-date with industry best practices, tools, and emerging technologies relevant to ETL and data engineering, and apply them to the team’s workflows. Communication - Translating complicated problems and processes into streamlined solutions for various internal audiences, including senior management. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience. Strong proficiency in Python; experience with SQL and Bash is also required. Solid knowledge of data‑science libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy. Advanced Excel skills, including complex formula construction. Ability to read and interpret XML schemas and understand XML‑based workflows. Experience and knowledge using AWS technologies including Kibana and APM for troubleshooting. Deep grasp of object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and core software engineering concepts. Experience in agile software development, release and change management, and frequent deployments into production environments. Experience in the financial services industry and some knowledge of financial products is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. All qualifications are equally important; the ideal candidate will blend technical expertise with a proactive, service‑oriented mindset. Please note that this role requires working during U.S. business hours. At HedgeServ, our people are at the core of everything we do. We aspire to grow and challenge the status quo and it is our high calibre talent that drives our progress. We deliver success with the biggest clients because we have the best people working for us. We're committed to rewarding performance with competitive salary & benefits packages and ongoing learning and development opportunities. If you’d like a challenging and rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you. HedgeServ has a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement which has continued to evolve through our employees. Our corporate values create a sense of shared purpose and belonging as we work together to achieve the vision and mission of HedgeServ. We experience successful results through demonstrating the below values and behaviors which are at the core of how we communicate with employees and clients. We work in partnership with each other and our clients; collaboration is at the core of what we do. We work collaboratively, focusing on end-to-end ownership and autonomy in our processes. We share knowledge across our teams and offices to gain expert and diverse views. We develop long-term relationships through investment and commitment to our employees and clients. We communicate in personal, inviting, and authentic ways whether face-to-face or virtually. We empower and trust employees so they can realize their full potential on an individual and organizational level. We leverage our global reach for positive local impacts. We focus on employee health and well-being. We are empathetic and committed to diversity and inclusion. We listen to each other and think about what we want to say and then respond. We embrace corporate social responsibility and our ability to impact and enrichen the lives of our team, their families, our clients, and the world around us. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset where change is a positive dynamic. We confidently challenge the status quo with respect and positive intent. We offer a leading-edge suite of proprietary technology applications. We rapidly adapt to current information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. We act with vision, agility, and resilience. We listen to each other’s ideas and value diverse perspectives. We are the most experienced team of industry experts. We share our knowledge with each other to make us stronger; we share our knowledge with our clients to make them stronger. There is no question we can’t answer, nor any problem we can’t solve. We cultivate a productive and agile environment which allows us to anticipate our clients’ needs and consistently deliver solutions in real time. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit while leveraging the resources of a global organization. We scale our resources to meet the requirements of our clients. We foster continuous training and professional development.