Lead Big Data Engineer
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Job Description
We are seeking a Big Data Engineer to lead the design develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support our market regulation technology applications. You will play a key role in modernizing existing data pipelines enabling downstream users to experiment with data using nocode/lowcode will collaborate closely with product managers data scientists and engineers to deliver highperformance systems that power market surveillance and regulatory workflows.
Essential Job Functions:
Design and modernize scalable modular data pipelines from legacy SQLbased workflows.
Build efficient and reliable ETL processes using Apache Spark and cloudnative tools on AWS.
Create configurable pipelines that accelerate experimentation and feature selection for data science teams.
Optimize pipeline performance reduce storage costs and improve compute efficiency.
Ensure compliance with governance standards while maintaining data integrity and lineage.
Integrate seamlessly with enterprise data platforms lakes and cloudbased storage systems.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.
Write robust automated tests including unit integration and endtoend coverage.
Collaborate within Agile teams participating in sprint planning reviews and retrospectives.
Nice to have:
Experience in largescale data engineering or data infrastructure roles.
Proficient in Python or Scala for building and maintaining data pipelines.
Deep expertise with Apache Spark Hive and distributed computing frameworks.
Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL MongoDB DynamoDB).
Experience with feature stores (e.g. Feast Tecton SageMaker Feature Store).
Handson with AWS services for compute storage and orchestration.
Experience implementing CI/CD practices and managing production deployments.
Familiarity with Apache Airflow and workflow orchestration tools.
Experience with machine learning feature engineering and model serving frameworks.
Comfortable with automated testing and working in testdriven environments.
Proven ability to thrive in Agile/Scrum teams and contribute to iterative development cycles.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related discipline with at least seven (7) years of related experience or equivalent training and/or work experience; Masters degree and past Financial Services industry experience preferred.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in Object Oriented and database technologies/concepts which resulted in deployment of enterprise quality solutions.
- Past experience with developing enterprise quality solutions in an iterative or Agile environment.
- Extensive knowledge of industry leading software engineering approaches including Test Automation Build Automation and Configuration Management frameworks.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products.
- Should be well organized thorough and able to handle competing priorities.
- Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Experience with object oriented programming languages such as Java Scala or Python.
Work Conditions:
- Ability to work in a hybrid work environment
For work that is performed in CA CO HI MN VT IL Jersey City NJ New York City NY MA WA MD Washington DC NJ State and NY State please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location actual compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to the candidates skill set level of experience education and internal peer compensation comparisons.
CA: Minimum Salary $128000 Maximum Salary $242600
CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Salary $111400 Maximum Salary $202100
IL*: Minimum Salary $122800 Maximum Salary $222400
Jersey City NJ/NYC NY: Minimum Salary $133700 Maximum Salary $242600
MA/WA: Minimum Salary $111400 Maximum Salary $232500
MD/Washington DC: Minimum Salary $128000 Maximum Salary $232500
NJ State: Minimum Salary $122800 Maximum $242600
NY State: Minimum Salary $111400 Maximum Salary $242600
*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.
Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.
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*Based on fulltime schedule
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