Lead Data Developer

Lead Developer, Data Platform (Python / Databricks / AWS)

Engagement Type: Contract-to-Hire

Location: Boston, MA or Stamford, CT strongly preferred

Onsite 4 days per week per corporate policy. EST hours required.

We are seeking a hands‑on developer with a path toward technical leadership and management to join a data platform team supporting performance attribution, research, data onboarding, and data transformation work built on a proprietary methodology. This is not a day‑one management role. The expectation is a hands‑on technical lead who guides developers on architecture and grows into a Lead Manager role.

• Serve as a hands‑on technical lead, guiding developers on architecture and implementation decisions, including how to evaluate and experiment with new platform features (for example, Databricks capabilities)
• Implement and support data pipelines for performance attribution, research, data onboarding, and transformation workloads
• Support data delivery and integration patterns including API, S3, and Delta Sharing
• Advise on on‑premises enhancements where needed, in addition to cloud work
• Work as part of a Scrum team, collaborating daily with contractors based in both India and the US

• Strong hands‑on Python (majority of the codebase), plus SQL
• Spark and Databricks experience
• AWS cloud environment experience, including other cloud components
• Proven experience implementing data pipelines, not just understanding the technology
• Ability to operate as a technical lead within a Scrum team and grow into a Lead Manager role
• Located in or able to work onsite 4 days per week in Boston or Stamford

• Data domain knowledge on the asset management side of the business: market data, security data, holdings data
• General fixed income knowledge: understanding of holdings, major security identifiers, and assets by asset class
• Exposure to Fact Set and Delta Sharing

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.