Senior Data Engineer

Overview

The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Boston, MA office. The Senior Data Engineer provides technical leadership, mentors junior team members, and defines sophisticated data solutions. The role involves piloting emerging technologies and collaborating with Brattle’s consulting teams and clients to deliver high-impact results. Responsibilities include designing, refining, and reviewing code and ensuring best practices and scalability across projects.

The Senior Data Engineer will explore new methods for handling complex data challenges, maintain robust code repositories, and contribute to strategic discussions, offering opportunities for innovation and professional growth.

• Define technical work streams for projects, including technology selection, time and cost estimation, and output expectations.
• Exercise independent judgment in ambiguous technical situations, balance trade-offs, and articulate clear recommendations to project teams and clients.
• Research and pilot new technologies to introduce functionality or improve processes based on opportunities or leadership guidance.
• Review pull requests submitted by engineers to the internal scripts library, provide constructive feedback, and maintain code quality.
• Coordinate with IT to manage software licensing and implement new technologies.
• Develop and deliver training courses to expand the internal knowledge base.
• Write reproducible scripts (Python preferred) for unstructured text data classification, cleaning, and visualization.
• Stay informed about emerging tools and technologies, and make recommendations for future deployment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 4–6 years of professional development experience with a focus on data engineering or related fields.
• Proven track record in delivering complex data engineering projects on time and within scope.
• Experience researching, piloting, and implementing new technologies or methodologies.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and scripting.
• Deep familiarity with machine learning concepts (e.g., predictive modeling, classification, generative AI, vector search).
• Solid experience with SQL and performance optimization.
• Experience with Azure (or comparable cloud platforms) for data storage, pipelines, and services.
• Familiarity with modern data formats (CSV, Parquet, JSON) and transformations.
• Hands-on experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to assess project requirements and select appropriate data engineering tools; identify gaps where no suitable tool exists.
• Strong mentorship and coaching skills, including code reviews for junior team members.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable solutions and communicate limitations or risks proactively.
• Ability to manage multiple parallel work streams in a fast-paced environment; adaptable to changing priorities and client needs.

The Brattle Group offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base salary range for this position in Boston, MA is $105,000 - $120,000 annually; actual salary depends on experience and training.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments worldwide. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit

The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.