Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer Our client is one of the world's largest privately held investment management firms, overseeing hundreds of billions in assets and investing heavily in a firm-wide technology transformation.

Historically reliant on legacy vendor platforms, the organization is now building modern, in-house technology capabilities from the ground up. This includes cloud migration, data platform modernization, AI enablement, and the development of next-generation investment and business applications. With a recently appointed CTO driving the vision, there is significant executive sponsorship and investment behind the technology roadmap.

What You'll DoDesign, build, and scale enterprise data platforms that support critical investment and business workflows

Lead the development of modern data pipelines and data products within a cloud-based ecosystem

Drive Snowflake architecture, optimization, and best practices across the organization

Partner closely with engineering, data, business, and investment stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions

Mentor engineers and help establish standards across a growing internal technology organization

Contribute to greenfield initiatives involving cloud technologies, data modernization, and AI-driven capabilities

What We're Looking For
10+ years of data engineering experience in complex, data-intensive environments

Deep expertise with Snowflake, including data modeling, performance optimization, and platform architecture

Strong SQL and modern data engineering fundamentals

Experience building data platforms in Azure, AWS, or GCP environments

Proficiency with Python and modern engineering practices

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work directly with senior business and technology leaders

Experience operating in highly collaborative, fast-paced environments undergoing technology transformation

Technology Environment Snowflake Python SQLAzure (AWS and GCP experience also valued)
React / Type Script ecosystem AI / GenAI / LLM initiatives

Why Join?

Opportunity to help shape the future technology landscape of a premier investment management firm Significant greenfield engineering work rather than maintaining legacy systems

Strong executive backing for modernization and innovation

High-impact role with visibility across the organization

Competitive compensation package with total compensation typically around $300K+

Location:

Primarily San Francisco, with select opportunities available in Boston. Hybrid working model currently in place.

EOE Statement:
Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran  addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law.

Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

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Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran  addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law.

Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

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