Data Analyst at The Voleon Group in Remote

Summary: The Voleon Group is a technology company specializing in machine learning applications for finance. As a Data Analyst, you will ensure the continuous operation of production-critical systems and focus on improving data-consumption pipelines to support the company's investment management efforts. Responsibilities: - Share an on-call rotation; act as first responder ensuring the health and continuous operation of production-critical systems - Perform manual steps and develop automated processes to ensure the completeness and integrity of massive amounts of mission critical financial data pertaining to stocks, bonds, futures, commodities, and more - Partner with Members of Research Staff to curate and onboard new and existing datasets - Help drive continuous improvements to data quality procedures and a consistent approach to how data quality is measured, monitored, and reported in our production environments - Design systematic and automated processes and tools that allow for scaling and reliability of data-consumption pipelines Required Qualifications: - Coursework or other relevant training in data analytics, programming, or computing systems - Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities including pattern detection, root cause analysis, and issue resolution - Experience with Python, pandas, and an interest in programming and data analysis - Experience with SQL and working with a relational database system - A degree in a technical field Preferred Qualifications: - Relevant experience in data operations, with proven process improvement skills - An understanding of the software development process and exposure to hands-on coding in a professional environment - Experience in exploratory data analysis and applied statistics - Experience interacting with Linux kernels - While financial industry experience is a plus, we are open-minded in our search for critical thinkers who are passionate about technology and data Required Skills: Python, SQL, Data analytics Important Skills: Relational database systems, Process improvement Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical abilities, Exploratory data analysis, Applied statistics, Linux interaction Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage, Life and AD&D insurance, 20 days of paid time off, 9 sick days, 401(k) plan with a company match