Join Quartr as a Python Backend Engineer specializing in web data extraction to help us drive real-time, reliable data solutions for the finance industry.
About the Documents Team
Quartr’s Documents Team builds and maintains the systems responsible for ingesting and classifying financial documents from a wide range of third-party sources. This includes robust integration with external APIs, intelligent document classification, and automated extraction of relevant data from web-based sources. By joining this team, you’ll work on high-impact solutions at the intersection of data engineering and financial intelligence – powering reliable, scalable access to critical document-based insights.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain scalable data collection pipelines to power Quartr’s data-driven products
Implement and enhance automated web data extraction solutions to efficiently gather large volumes of real-time financial data
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business goals
Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines to ensure smooth operation and timely data delivery
Work closely with non-technical stakeholders to ensure technical solutions are understandable and aligned with business needs
Required technical skills
2+ years of professional experience as a backend engineer, with a focus on Python
Ability to independently write maintainable code
Ability to explain code and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to propose durable, simple solutions to complex problems
Experience merging data from different sources
Experience in automated web data extraction, with tools such as Selenium, BeautifulSoup, or Scrapy
Preferred technical skills
Hands-on experience with AWS services like Lambda, EC2, ECS, and S3
Knowledge of ETL processes, large-scale data pipeline management, and workflow tools like Apache Airflow; experience handling streaming or batch data ingestion
Experience with Docker for deploying and managing backend services and web data extraction scripts
Experience working with proxy services
Desired qualities
An understanding of equity market mechanics
Be self-driven, proactive, and take full ownership of your projects
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and work independently on technical challenges
Communicate clearly and effectively, thriving in a high-paced, collaborative environment
Be passionate about Quartr’s mission and dedicated to delivering high-quality, valuable data
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Company option plan
Top-notch equipment of your choice
Wellness allowance
Flexible work arrangements (remote or on-site in Stockholm/Gothenburg) – must be based in Sweden with a valid work permit
Employee pension (Tjänstepension)
Note: We are not seeking assistance from consultants or recruitment agencies.
About Quartr
Every day, leading companies and financial institutions worldwide rely on Quartr to make better decisions faster. The product suite includes: Quartr API, enabling third parties to build custom solutions powered by Quartr's unique live earnings calls and transcription technology, and its extensive global database of IR material – including public company filings, archived earnings call transcripts, and slide deck presentations. Quartr Pro, a desktop research platform that increases efficiency and precision in qualitative public market research for top hedge funds, asset managers, equity research departments, and IR professionals. A free mobile app allowing users to always stay informed and conduct research anytime, anywhere.