Data Engineer Intern (Python)

Garda is looking to hire a Data Engineer Intern (Python) to be a part of our Inflation Trading Team for a 6-month internship in Zug, Switzerland, starting immediately. This is an exciting position offering opportunities to gain exposure to software development and portfolio management practices at a global hedge fund.

Position Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of new lines of business solutions using Python, and SQL
• Develop and implement Python-based pipelines to collect inflation-related alternative data from online sources
• With the support of the data team, build relational database schemas and manage data ingestion, transformation, tooling and automation
• Document the data pipelines and models to ensure reproducibility, clarity, and ease of future maintenance
• Provide support for in-house and 3rd party applications

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Quantitative Finance
• Experience with the Python ecosystem of common libraries and working knowledge of at least one statically typed language
• Good grasp of computer science fundamentals (e.g. data structures, algorithms, operating systems etc.)
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to high standards for code
• Interest or prior experience in the financial trading industry (particularly in fixed income) a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time-sensitive team environment
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills