Data Engineer

Role Description

SMBC is in the process of leading a Digital Transformation across our Americas Division as we continue to modernize our technology focus on our data-driven approach grow and plan for the future. As a result of this expansion we are seeking experienced software Data engineers spread across Charlotte (N.C) Jersey City (N.J) and India with 10 years of relevant experience to support the design and development of a strategic data platform for SMBC Capital Markets and Nikko Securities Group.


Role Objectives

These roles will be part of the Data Strategy team spanning across the SMBC Capital Markets and Nikko securities teams SMBC Americas Divisions broker-dealer and swap-dealer entities.
These roles will be involved in the active development of the data platform in close coordination with the SMBC team beginning with the establishment of a reference data system for securities and pricing data and later moving to other data domains.
The consulting team will need to follow internal developments standards to contribute to the overall agenda of the Data Strategy team.
The implementation of this strategic platform on SMBCs Azure Cloud Platform will require solutions and know-how as listed in the qualifications below.


Qualifications and Skills
Full stack Python/PySpark developer
Proven experience as a Data Engineer with experience in Azure cloud.
Experience implementing solutions using -
Azure cloud services
Azure Data Factory
Azure Lake Gen 2
Azure Databases
Azure Data Fabric
API Gateway management
Azure Functions
Well versed with Azure Databricks
Strong SQL skills with RDMS or noSQL databases
Experience with developing APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks in Python
Familiarity with the DevOps lifecycle (git Jenkins etc.) CI/CD processes
Good understanding of ETL/ELT processes
Experience in financial services industry financial instruments asset classes and market data are a plus.