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Data Architect

Data Architect

CompanySoros Fund Management
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$180000 – $250000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • 9+ years of development experience with 4+ years in finance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
  • Excellent Strong Python and SQL skills for data processing and automation.
  • Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines and data transformations.
  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake or similar cloud-based data platforms.
  • Familiarity with data transformation tools such as DBT.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, data modeling, efficient query design and performance tuning.
  • Hands-on experience building and deploying containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes) in cloud environments.
  • Experience working with relational databases such as MS SQL Server.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the CDO as an individual contributor to deliver key projects with far-reaching impact on trading, alpha generation, risk management, accounting, compliance, and more.
  • Implement new golden source datasets such as Security Master and Price Master for firm-wide use.
  • Centralize disparate Python libraries written by quant, risk, and technology teams into high-quality shared libraries.
  • Review Python code changes and assist with design decisions across dev teams when appropriate.
  • Transition legacy data pipelines into new target architecture using Snowflake, DBT, and data governance tools.
  • Process and handle large volumes of data efficiently. Optimize performance for expensive processes.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive financial market data literacy with product knowledge spanning equities, fixed income, futures, and options.
  • Experience designing dashboards in a Business Intelligence tool.
  • Experience with an observability tool such as OpenMetadata.